San Diego Mill

Beneficio San Diego is the most modern and one of the largest mills in Costa Rica. It was established in 1888 and has since specialized in the world-famous Tarazu and Tres Rios areas. These fine coffees boast an exceptional acidity and body, with complex fruit berry and chocolate notes.

Beneficio San Diego takes pride in striving for ever increasing efficiency and quality standards, while at the same time working with producers to ensure good community relations and sustainable production for years to come.

Honey Process

During the Honey process the coffee mucilage is left on the bean and not washed away. This craft processes gives a unique identity to every lot of honey coffee. The coffee is then dried on patios or African beds, allowing the sugars of the mucilage to develop its distinct sweet flavor.

Mill Process: Processed in San Diego

Quality: SHB EP

Processing Method: Honey Process

Crop Period: January to March

Coffee Region: Tarrazú and Tres Ríos

Varietals: Caturra and Catuaí

Tasting Notes: Honey Process combines the unique fruity flavors from Tarrazu terroir: prune, blackberry and chocolate with those given by this process: honey and sugar cane. The sweetness of the cup is complimented by a velvety smooth long finish.