Costa Rica: A Return to Origins

This blog will capture the experiences and learnings of our TWELVE Canadian participants.
Check back daily for updates and new postings.


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.


Wednesday, January 12, 2011

More from day 1...






Day 1 was a jammed packed day. We started the day with group introductions and Dub sharing information about CAFE practices, Starbucks Coffee Trading Company, Green Coffee Quality and so much more. We then traveled to a nursery where we saw seedlings that were just 6 months old and ready for planting in the next two months. We then moved on to the infamous Bella Vista Estate where we could not wait to get off the bus to pick some coffee cherries. We also learned about caring for coffee trees. Then we hiked over steep hills at high elevation to witness the farmers bringing in their pick for the day. We wrapped up the day at the mill where we saw the freshly picked coffee being processed.

Our ride home on the bus was very quiet while we reflected on the days events. Time to rest up for another adventure tomorrow. Stay tuned for more details.
Heather, Sheilagh, Jennifer, Jane
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