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Ecos Del Cafe: Narratives from Costa Rican Producers<\/strong> returns to celebrate the voices and stories of two more exceptional coffee producers. Each episode offers an intimate look at the family behind a micromill\u2014their lives, challenges, triumphs, and vision for the future of coffee production. We thank them and are honored to share their stories.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@cafeimports2617″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Cafe Imports on YouTube” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button – CI on YT” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#1074aa” button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#1074aa” button_border_radius=”50px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|30px|10px|30px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#1187c6″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Follow along for Year 3 premieres and [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.cafeimports.com\/offerings?origin=Costa%20Rica” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Costa Rican Microlots” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button – View CR Offerings” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#1074aa” button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#1074aa” button_border_radius=”50px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”10px|30px|10px|30px|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#1187c6″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n View, sample, and purchase this season’s [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Y3E1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cdn.cafeimports.com\/images\/poster9x16.jpeg” title_text=”poster9x16″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” header_4_font=”Raleway||||||||” header_4_line_height=”1.7em” header_5_font=”Raleway||||||||” header_6_font=”Raleway||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Iv\u00e1n has spent much of his life in coffee, working across different parts of the industry and learning from multiple producing countries before building a family project of his own. Since 2018, Caf\u00e9 Sol\u00eds y Cordero has grown into a micromill focused on quality, sustainability, and coffees that stand apart.<\/p>\n Iv\u00e1n\u2019s approach is rooted in experience but pointed toward the future. The mill emphasizes natural and honey processes, slow drying, low water use, solar energy, and the use of coffee husk as biomass for mechanical drying. But beyond the technical pieces, this story is about purpose: creating high-value coffees, building a path for the next generation, and believing there is still so much ahead for coffee.<\/p>\n Join us for the YouTube Premiere on Monday, July 6, 11:30 am CDT (GMT-5).<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/a-iQBZAtjuQ” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Join the Premiere!” button_alignment=”center” admin_label=”Button Join the Premiere ” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#1074aa” button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#1074aa” button_border_radius=”50px” button_letter_spacing=”1px” button_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#1187c6″ 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Back then, we were just trying to make a good washed coffee. We had no idea how far it would take us.”<\/i>\u00a0 \u2013 Daniel Aguilera<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In this episode of Echoes of Coffee: Narratives from Costa Rican Producers<\/i>, we head to Los Robles de Naranjo in Costa Rica\u2019s West Valley to hear the story of Aguilera Bros, a family-run micromill built on passion, persistence, and the values passed down through generations.<\/p>\n Daniel Aguilera, third-generation coffee producer and one of the nephews now helping guide the operation, walks us through the journey from the early days of delivering cherry to other mills, to taking a leap into processing their own coffee, and eventually placing in the Cup of Excellence. Along the way, they learned to master naturals, honeys, and fermentations; all driven by curiosity and a willingness to take on new challenges. This is more than a coffee story. It\u2019s a family story rooted in the legacy, but looking boldly ahead.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Text – Don Sabino” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Echoes of Coffee: Narratives from Costa Rican Producers<\/i>, we visit Don Sabino, a family-run business where coffee has been a way of life for six generations.<\/p>\n Through the words of Steven Vargas, we hear how the family took a gamble that paid off, shifting from delivering cherries to processing their own coffee; a turning point that allowed them to learn, experiment, and grow. Starting with fully washed coffees, they explored honey processes and eventually perfected their natural coffees, creating profiles their customers love and earning recognition beyond Costa Rica.<\/p>\n This is a story about family, growth, and building something that will last for generations to come.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Text – Camacho” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this episode of Echoes of Coffee: Narratives from Costa Rican Producers<\/i>, we meet Jhonnathan Camacho, a third-generation coffee grower who splits his time between medicine and the farm. Rooted in the hills of San Jos\u00e9 de Naranjo, Jhonnathan shares how he\u2019s carried forward his family\u2019s legacy while navigating the ever-growing challenges of coffee production in Costa Rica.<\/p>\n With warmth and honesty, he reflects on the steep learning curve, the impact of climate change, and the passion that keeps him committed to the land.<\/p>\n This is a story about returning home, adapting with purpose, and planting for the future.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Las Lajas” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font=”Raleway|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n At the foothills of the Po\u00e1s volcano, Francisca and Oscar Chac\u00f3n carry forward a deep-rooted legacy at Las Lajas Micromill. As third-generation coffee producers, their family has cultivated coffee since the 1950s, but their inheritance wasn\u2019t just land; it was a mission.<\/p>\n Oscar\u2019s father instilled in them a guiding belief: coffee should be part of a living, breathing ecosystem. The land must be nourished from the soil up, with cover crops, biodiversity, and a holistic approach to farming. This philosophy continues to shape everything they do.<\/p>\n Las Lajas is also renowned far beyond Costa Rica for their role in transforming how coffee is processed. From pioneering honey processing techniques to mastering naturals, Francisca and Oscar have continually adapted and innovated in response to changing conditions, be it climate, market demand, or flavor potential. 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\nstream Year 1 and 2 now, all on our YouTube Channel.<\/p>\n
\nCosta Rican microlots while they’re available.<\/p>\nYear 3 Episode 1<\/h3>\n
Iv\u00e1n Sol\u00eds <\/strong><\/h2>\n
of Caf\u00e9 Sol\u00eds y Cordero
in Santa Mar\u00eda de Dota, Costa Rica<\/h4>\nYear 3 Episode 2<\/h3>\n
Announcing Soon<\/em><\/h4>\n
Catch up on Year 1 & 2<\/h2>\n
All 6 episodes are streaming now on YouTube<\/h4>\n
Episode Four: Aguilera Brothers Micromill<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Episode Three: Don Sabino Micromill<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Episode Two: Jhonnathan Camacho<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Episode One: Las Lajas<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Bonus Feature<\/h5>\n
Tales from the Source: The Story of Andrew Miller and Las Lajas<\/strong><\/h3>\n