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Coffee Bio
Coffee has been a cornerstone of Costa Rica's history since the first trees were planted in the 19th century. After independence in 1821, the government actively promoted coffee, granting land to farmers who cultivated it. From 1846 to 1890 coffee was the country's sole export, helping finance its first railway, post office and hospital.
Café Capris is our local export operation. Responsible for around 35% of Costa Rica's coffee exports, it is the largest exporter in the country. Volcafe operates four of the country's most advanced mills across four primary growing regions, working directly with over 5,500 farmers.
The dominant varietals bourbon, typica, catimor, caturra, catuaí and sarchimor show the intense fruit, medium to high acidity and chocolate for which Costa Rican coffees are appreciated the world over.
The largest of our four mills, Beneficio San Diego, specialises in washed and honey processed coffees, with recent investment in anaerobic fermentation facilities.