Tarrazú (Los Santos)

Farming system

Dense smallholders at high altitude (1,400–1,900 m).

Coffee is the dominant crop; labor costs are high.

Processing reality

Washed dominates, with honey/natural increasingly common.

Many micro-mills; drying is generally feasible due to seasonal winds.

Peak harvest congestion still stresses drying capacity.

Supply chain + power

Farmers/processors sell parchment or green directly to exporters/roasters.

Strong traceability; single-farm lots are common.

Buyer truth

Tarrazú is reliable, but micro-mill discipline determines quality more than region name.