Farms

Samaná and Bahoruco Cacao Farms – Dominican Republic

Nestled in the rolling hills of Samaná and Bahoruco, these cacao farms thrive under a canopy of tropical trees. The rich soils and humid climate create ideal conditions for cacao, while the shade-grown approach preserves local wildlife and plant diversity. Farmers tend the trees by hand, carefully fermenting and drying the beans to develop their complex flavors. The farms are rooted in generations of traditional cultivation, blending heritage practices with sustainable stewardship of the land.

Cibao Valley Coffee Farms – Dominican Republic

High in the Cibao Valley, coffee farms stretch across volcanic slopes bathed in sunlight and mist. The elevation and fertile soils allow coffee cherries to ripen slowly, producing beans with layered flavors. Farmers cultivate their plots with care, using shade trees, composting, and natural pest management to maintain soil health. Every step, from flowering to harvest, is guided by knowledge passed down through families, making these farms as much a part of the landscape as the mountains themselves.

Minas Gerais Coffee Farms – Brazil

In the heart of Minas Gerais, coffee farms spread across undulating hills and plateaus rich in minerals. The farmers here balance traditional planting methods with careful management of irrigation and soil fertility. The region’s sun, rain, and altitude shape beans that are smooth, sweet, and balanced. Many farms are part of cooperatives, allowing communities to thrive collectively while maintaining the land’s long-term fertility.

Matagalpa and Jinotega Coffee Farms – Nicaragua

Perched in Nicaragua’s mountainous highlands, these farms enjoy volcanic soils and steady rainfall, perfect for Arabica coffee. Plots are often small and meticulously cared for, with cherries hand-picked at peak ripeness. Farmers rotate crops and maintain forested areas to protect the ecosystem, blending conservation with productivity. The result is land that is as vibrant as the beans it produces, with each farm carrying the story of the people and landscape.

Sumatra and Java Coffee Farms – Indonesia

Scattered across Indonesia’s volcanic islands, the coffee farms of Sumatra and Java grow amidst dense forests and steep hillsides. Farmers use traditional processing techniques, such as wet-hulling and sun-drying, which give the beans their signature earthy and spicy notes. Many farms operate as smallholder cooperatives, maintaining local knowledge and sustainable practices while adapting to the unique challenges of tropical, high-altitude farming.