Producing coffee since 1844, Finca Noble Esperanza continues to thrive under Francisco Echandi's stewardship as a model of regenerative excellence. Francisco's impact extends far beyond his farm—through a pioneering initiative with us at Buena Vida and the Bank of Costa Rica, he's helped create a program granting regenerative farmers access to low-interest development loans. By breaking down financial barriers, he's making it possible for more producers to adopt regenerative practices and build a stronger, more resilient future for Costa Rican agriculture. Each cup of Noble Esperanza coffee honors 180 years of tradition while paving the way for the future of regenerative coffee.

Jenny and Matías Monge are the fourth-generation caretakers of Hacienda San Isidro Labrador in the Dota hills, continuing a legacy their father Johel shaped after an early injury led him from labor to education and innovation. This land has always been cared for regeneratively, planting native species like roble encino and guava for shade, and building a closed-loop system where all compost returns to the soil and plants are grown on-site. The farm spans 130 hectares of reserve and 25 hectares of coffee production under unified family management, with all four siblings actively involved in operations. Their El Cedro lot earned first place in the 2023 Cup of Excellence, a global recognition of their commitment to soil health, exceptional taste, and regenerative family tradition.

Ricardo Pérez and his daughter Marianna represent four generations of commitment to exceptional coffee at Finca Santa Lucía and Helsar de Zarcero in the West Valley. After two decades of organic certification, the family took a deeper regenerative path in 2015—gradually renewing plantings, adapting varieties, and applying their own compost. Their pioneering mill, founded in 2004, has reshaped Costa Rica's coffee landscape by supporting dozens of small producers, developing food-safe cascara with the University of Costa Rica, and experimenting with anaerobic and honey processes using slow dehumidifier drying. Together, Santa Lucía and Helsar redefine regenerative coffee by placing soil health, biodiversity, and cup quality at the center of everything they do.