The landscape is dominated by the Poas volcano, which last erupted in 2019 spreading a fresh layer of volcanic sediment on the surrounding landscape, resting at its mercy in the foothills of Costa Rica’s Naranjo district at an elevation of 1350 metres is the Santa Anita Estate, a sizeable family run farm founded by Don Juan Manuel whom has struck the perfect balance between traditional farming and innovation.

Thanks to Don Juan and his technically proficient team, our Naranjo is by far the most ethically sourced coffee variety. The Santa Anita farm is the first carbon neutral farm having installed a solar power system which powers the entire 212 hectare estate and has deployed strategies which ensures the protection of the local water resources and forest.

Once the Strictly High Grown coffee cherries mature, they are hand-picked and then screened before being fermented for 16 hours. The beans are fully washed before being patio dried.