At Tibaagan Coffees
We have a passion for good coffee and a deep respect for the people who grow it.
We keep our values simple and honest and our coffee fresh and delicious.
We source high quality Arabica green coffee beans from Brazil, Kenya, Costa Rica, Peru, Columbia, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Ethiopia among other sources.
Below are some videos we sourced for you to observe how coffee is produced and to see the hardworking people that make it possible for us to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee.
Kieni harvest time
Coffee picking and processing at the Kieni factory wet mill, part of the Mugaga Society in Nyeri, Kenya.
Harvesting & Wet-Milling coffee
If you frequent high end cafes, you will most likely come across or hear the term “Micro-Mill” used more and more often. A micro-mill is a washing station called a “Beneficio” which is located on a farm. Farms which have their own beneficio’s are able to have complete control over their quality. They are able to grow and harvest their coffee properly, wash & de-pulp their coffee, followed by drying their coffee before bringing it to the dry-mill.
Through working with a properly run wet-mill a roaster is able to be more selective in the coffee we choose. Choosing a single varietal coffee, a specific lot/area of the farm and if we prefer to have our coffee processed a certain way in order to give it a unique flavor is all possible through the micro-mill.
But, there are years worth of work before coffee is ever harvested. Watch this new training video which walks you through the steps, and years of work required before coffee every gets tasted.
After the Wet Mill: Drying & Dry Milling Coffee
Coffee is one of the most complicated products in the world when it comes to consistently harvesting, processing, roasting and especially brewing.
More and more you will hear about how important it is to properly harvest coffee. A Micro-mill is a fairly new term, which is a description for a small mill, located on the farm, which de-pulps the coffee cherries and were coffee is typically dried in the sun.
Not very often do you hear about the steps that happen after this. These steps are briefly outlined in this video prepared by us. It was made to help you understand that all coffee doesn’t stop its journey at the farm….in fact, it still has a lot of processing to go through before reaching the roastery.
Video Tour of Cafe Excellence visits La Minita farms in Costa Rica’ Tarrazu region and explores the journey coffee takes on its way from the farm to you. This video shows how the cherries are picked and processed, and the climate they are grown in.
La Minita is located in the picturesque landscape of the Tarrazu region in central Costa Rica. The coffee produced from this farm is considered by experts to be among the very best in the world. As our flagship farm, La Minita’s reputation and renown constantly drive us to match its excellence in all of our coffee endeavors. Over the years this property has allowed us to introduce innovative and progressive farming and management methods that will be used successfully into the future.
LA MINITA ESTATE
REGION: Tarrazu / Hacienda La Minita
ALTITUDE: 1300 to 1800 meters
CULTIVAR: Caturra, Catuai Red, Catuai Yellow, Tipica Hibrido
SCREEN: 16
La Minita has long been considered by many experts to be one of the world’s most exquisite coffees. It is one of the last true Estate coffees, as we oversee and control every aspect of the coffee preparation, from nursery through final milling. La Minita has brilliant acidity, a medium body, and sweet flavors of orange citrus, caramelized sugar, and fine chocolate. It is impeccably balanced with a long satisfying finish.
This is a 6 part video tour.
[Part 1 of 6] Coffee Cherry Picking @ La Minita Farm In Costa Rica
[Part 2 of 6] How Coffee Is Grown @ La Minita Farm In Costa Rica
[Part 3of 6] How Coffee Is Processed @ La Minita Farm In Costa Rica
[Part 4 of 6] How Coffee Is Processed @ La Minita Farm In Costa Rica
[Part 5 of 6] Coffee Bean Hand Separating @ La Minita Farm In Costa Rica
[Part 6 of 6] Community Sustainability @ La Minita Farm Costa Rica