Growing, Processing & Roasting Methods

From Farm to Cup: The Journey of Puerto Rican Coffee

Puerto Rico is known for its beautiful beaches, lush tropical forests, and delicious food. However, one of its best-kept secrets lies in the mountainous region of Maricao, where our coffee farm, hacienda iluminada, is revolutionizing the coffee industry one cup at a time growing Puerto Rico’s Finest Coffee.

Coffee Planting & Farming

Hacienda Iluminada grows its coffee beans on the fertile mountains of Maricao, where the climate and soil provide the perfect conditions for coffee plants to thrive. The farm uses a combination of traditional and modern farming techniques to ensure that the coffee cherries are of the highest quality making it specialty coffee.

The flavor of coffee is influenced by the terroir, which refers to the unique combination of climate, soil, and other environmental factors that affect the taste and aroma of the coffee. Each coffee-growing region in the world has its distinct flavor profile, making coffee farming a diverse and exciting field.

Puerto Rico’s temperate and tropical climate provide ideal growing conditions for coffee plants. The temperature and humidity level of the maricao region help in producing the optimal conditions needed to grow high-quality coffee beans. Our soil: The fertile soil in Puerto Rico is rich in nutrients and organic matter, an essential component of growing healthy coffee plants. This soil, combined with a large amount of rainfall, allows coffee plants to thrive and encourages the growth of our high-quality, single origin and specialty coffee beans.

Honey Processing

Once the coffee cherries are harvested, they undergo a unique honey processing method before being dried. This process involves leaving the sweet fruit pulp intact on the bean while it dries, which gives the coffee a distinct sweetness and fruity flavor. This method is time-consuming and requires meticulous attention to detail, but the result is a truly exceptional coffee.

Roasting

After the coffee beans are dried and hulled, they are then slow-roasted to perfection by Wanda, our female roaster. She uses a custom-made in america roasting machine that combines traditional methods with modern technology to bring out the unique flavor profile of each batch of coffee.

Sustainability

Hacienda Iluminada home of 787 Coffee also prioritizes sustainability in its farming and processing methods. The farm uses composting and other organic practices to reduce waste and maintain a healthy ecosystem. In addition, the farm provides jobs to the local community and helps to preserve the coffee-growing tradition in Maricao.

If you are a coffee lovers who want to experience a truly unique and delicious cup of coffee, look no further than 787 coffee and hacienda iluminada. From farming to processing and roasting, our coffee farm in Puerto Rico takes every step with care and attention to detail. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy a perfectly roasted cup of coffee straight from the mountains of Maricao.

We grow it YOU enjoy it.