Costa Rica La Lia Typica Mejorado

For many years we have been offering coffee from the award-winning farms belonging to brothers Luis and Oscar Monge. In addition to a group of small farms located throughout the Tarrazú growing region, the brothers also operate La Lia mill, where their coffee is processed. The mill was built in 2007 during the infancy of what has been coined the “micro-mill revolution” by our friends at Exclusive Coffees, who have played an integral role in its success. Historically, producers would sell their coffee to larger mills where it would be blended with other lots, and their compensation would often depend on volatile commodity prices. However, about 15 years ago, producers began constructing their own small-scale mills and processing their own coffee, gaining access to higher and more stable prices.

We treasure our relationships in the global coffee community and invest in projects at origin to support our partners in their commitment to environmental sustainability and social welfare. We also invest in reducing our day-to-day impact, through initiatives like energy-efficient Loring Smart Roasters to reduce carbon emissions per batch by 80%.

As a certified B Corporation, we are a leader in sustainable practices that impact people and the planet. This third-party certification requires us to demonstrate transparency and accountability throughout our supply chain and quantify the impact our business creates for our employees, the community, and the environment. We are proud to be part of this community working together toward one unifying goal: using business as a force for good.