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2009 Costa Rica Cup of Excellence® Winning Farms - Auction Jun 11, 2009 |
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Lot#: 11 Carlos Ureña Ceciliano - La Pira |
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Overview
La Pira farm was first sown 50 years ago by Carlos’ father, Gilberto
Ureña, which was known as “PIRO” there for the name of the farm.
After inheriting the family farm Carlos worked for many years as a
certified organic coffee producer but because of the very high costs has
returned to working with sustainable production methods.
La Píra uses a unique system for Costa Rica where sheep are used to
graze in the coffee farm to control weeds and has eliminated the need
for herbicides. Sheep do not eat coffee leaves like goats or other
animals and have the benefit of fertilizing the coffee trees as they
walk and eat in the farm.
Well known as an exceptionally clean and sweet coffee
The farm is located on the Dota Valley, were the changes in the
climate gives ideal temperatures for the production of an excellent
quality coffee.
Email - lapiradedota@hotmail.com
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| Property Characteristics: |
Coffee Characteristics: |
| Farm:
La Pira |
| Farmer:
Carlos Ureña Ceciliano |
| Rank:
11 |
| City:
Santa María de Dota |
| Region:
Tarrazú |
| Country:
Costa Rica |
| Farm Size:
7.00 Hectares |
| Coffee growing area:
Not Available |
| Altitude:
1650 masl |
| Certification:
None |
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| Variety:
Caturra |
| Processing System:
Convencional, sun dried, semi washed |
| Lot Size:
36 boxes |
| Pounds:
2,725.80 |
| International Jury Score:
86.06 |
| Cupping Number #:
45 |
| Price:
6.97 USD |
| Winning Bidder:
Mercanta The Coffee Hunters for Has Bean Coffee UK, Andronicas World of Coffee at Harrods UK, Bolling Coffee UK, Inoue / Voila Coffee Japan, Kaffitar Iceland, Kaffeespezialitat Austria |
| Top Jury Descriptions:
aroma/flavor: caramel corn, cinimmon apple spice, strawberry choc, orange spice, apricot, sweet green-apple acidity: orange-like, complex, lively, crisp, bright other notes: silk, custard-like creamy, round mouthfeel |
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