Costa Rica: A Return to Origins

This blog will capture the experiences and learnings of our TWELVE Canadian participants.
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Introducing a new Origin Experience program

Last February, the first group of Starbucks partners traveled to Costa Rica to take part in the pilot Origin trip. Less than a year later, another twelve Canadian partners have been awarded the same opportunity to visit, learn, harvest and truly experience life at our farms in Costa Rica. Follow along and learn from their daily adventures. Through this powerful first-hand experience, partners will be better able to understand and articulate ethical sourcing practices, quality standards and relationship with farmers. It will also help us create a network of passionate advocates to inspire customers and other partners, as well as serve as coffee leaders.


Monday, February 1, 2010

On the ground


We've landed and arrived at hacienda marriott in san jose. The resort is just as breathtaking as expected. Immediately upon arrival we went searching for coffee trees since the resort is on a 30 acre estate. Didn't take long for us to stumble accross these trees in bloom. Just took this picture with my camera. Seeing these blooms up close is even more amazing than expected. The coffee trees are protected by huge apricot and lime trees through out. And this is just the hotel! Tomorrow we are going up into the mountains to visit Tres Rios Bella Vista estate farm. The coffee is ready for harvest and we will experience a day in the life. Till tomorrow, Marie
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  1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2010 at 7:47 PM

    Great first post Marie- way to kick things off! (nice picture too!)

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  2. KirstiFebruary 2, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    This sounds amazing - we always look at the beautiful coffee flower pictures during tastings... I can only imagine what it would be like to see it right in front of you! Have fun at the estate today everyone

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