Costa Rica - FARAMI - Red Honey Geisha - By Juan Luis Fallas - CoE 2013 #3 Farm

FARAMI Estate, nestled in the heart of Valle de Dota at 1,750 meters above sea level, is a family-owned farm founded by Juan Luis Fallas and Maria Eugenia Ramirez. Named by blending their family name, “FARAMI” embodies the couple’s dedication to coffee cultivation since the 1980s on this cherished land near Santa María de Dota. They began humbly, planting coffee from orphaned trees found along the roadside, but their commitment and care have transformed Farami into a celebrated estate recognized within Costa Rica and internationally.In addition to coffee, Juan Luis and Maria are committed to sustainable farming practices. They raise goats and fowl, whose organic waste is used as fertilizer, enriching the soil and nourishing their coffee plants. Methane collected from their animals powers both their home and their micro-mill, establishing Farami as a model for eco-friendly coffee farming. Today, Farami is renowned for its award-winning coffees, including a prestigious Cup of Excellence recognition, placing third in Costa Rica in 2013.What we have here is the Geisha Red Honey Process. This meticulous Red Honey method combines elements of natural and washed processes. After selectively handpicking the ripest cherries, they’re pulped, leaving a layer of sticky mucilage—or “honey”—on the beans. For the Red Honey process, a significant amount of mucilage remains, giving the coffee a balance of flavors from both washed and natural profiles. Dried slowly on raised beds for 10–14 days. Finally, the parchment is stored before milling in a temperature-controlled bodega – a small well ventilated storage area, but very important detail that further separates Farami coffee from the rest.