At 1,600 to 1,800 meters above sea level in Costa Rica’s highlands, Imperio Rojo represents more than a coffee farm; it is the result of years of determination, transformation, and passion.

 

What began as a dream to add value to their harvest has grown into a micro-beneficio model that allows this producer to personally oversee each step of their process. Their story is one of reinvention: transitioning from construction and heavy machinery work to specialty coffee production, driven by a desire to understand and improve what they had to offer.

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The farm cultivates a diverse selection of varieties known for their excellence in cup quality: Ethiopian 47, Kenya, Geisha, SL28, Villalobos, and Catugeisha. This botanical diversity is matched by an equally ambitious processing program that includes natural, honey, washed, rested-washed, double washed, and anaerobic methods. These techniques, carried out with precision and intention, are designed to highlight the unique attributes of each variety and micro-lot.

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With an annual yield of around 400 fanegas and a harvest team of approximately 35 seasonal Panamanian pickers, the farm operates with a clear focus on consistency and quality.

 

Though not from a long lineage of coffee growers, the current generation has taken the foundation laid by a father’s small scale production and expanded it into a professionally managed specialty project.

 

Transparency, responsibility, and long-term commitment define their approach, both in the field and in their relationships with buyers.

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Exporting since 2012, Imperio Rojo continues to grow with the goal of making their coffee known around the world. Every shipment that reaches a foreign cup is a moment of pride and renewed motivation.

 

The team’s greatest hope is to be recognized for the quality they produce and to secure a place in international markets not just as exporters, but as artisans of specialty coffee cultivated with purpose.