Efraín “Macho” and Kevin Naranja

Efraín “Macho” and Kevin Naranja cultivate coffee in the Tarrazú region of Costa Rica, operating at high altitudes ranging from 1800 to 2000 meters. This geographic positioning provides the cool temperatures and climate conditions characteristic of Costa Rica's prominent coffee-producing highlands.

The varietal landscape represented in the catalog includes Catuai and Caturra, with each cultivar appearing across the producers harvested lots. These traditional varieties form the foundation of their agricultural output in Tarrazú.

In terms of processing methods, the producers focus on honey processing techniques. Their catalog representation includes both standard honey and yellow honey preparations, showcasing careful mucilage management during the drying stage.

The catalog footprint for Efraín “Macho” and Kevin Naranja encompasses two total coffees in the index, carrying representation from Verve Coffee Roasters. Their recent catalog listings feature Costa Rica La Obediencia, an espresso-prepped Caturra processed as honey, alongside Costa Rica Santa Rosa 1900, an espresso-prepped Catuai utilizing a yellow honey process.

Overall, the work of Efraín “Macho” and Kevin Naranja in the catalog is distinguished by their focused application of honey processing methods to traditional high-altitude varieties in Tarrazú.