In the lush highlands of southern Costa Rica, where rainforest meets mountains and mist rolls through the trees, you’ll find La Amistad — a coffee farm rooted in conservation, family, and integrity.

More than just a producer of incredible coffee, La Amistad is a model of sustainability and social responsibility — one that inspires us at Java Planet, and hopefully, inspires you too.

A Legacy Rooted in the Land

The story of La Amistad begins with a Dutch surveyor — Roberto Montero’s grandfather — who fell in love with this land decades ago and passed it down through generations.

Today, under the stewardship of Roberto Montero, La Amistad is more than a coffee farm. It’s a protected sanctuary, a source of community livelihood, and a living legacy of responsible agriculture.

95% Forest Preservation — and Proud of It

La Amistad isn’t just surrounded by nature — it protects it.

More than 90% of the land is preserved as rainforest, providing a thriving habitat for wildlife, including over 400 species of birds (both local and migratory). This rich ecosystem is part of Costa Rica’s largest rural aqueduct system, supplying clean drinking water for the region.

La Amistad’s biological corridor is so ecologically significant, it has been recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations and UNESCO.

It’s not just sustainable. It’s world-class conservation.

A Source of Life and Livelihood

La Amistad is a lifeline for many. During harvest season, entire families — including marginalized indigenous groups — come to work the farm. But La Amistad offers far more than seasonal labor.

• Children are welcomed with schooling and daycare activities, so they learn and play safely while parents work

• Families are given shelter, clean water, and a safe environment throughout the harvest

• At the end of the season, Roberto hosts a celebration, distributing backpacks and school supplies to every child

  
  

It’s a model of how coffee can uplift communities rather than exploit them.

Off-the-Grid and Energy Independent

Powered by hydroelectric turbines fed by pristine mountain streams, La Amistad operates completely off the electrical grid. From housing to processing equipment, clean energy powers it all.

This isn’t innovation for show — it’s innovation with purpose.

Why Java Planet Chooses La Amistad

At Java Planet, we’re proud to partner with farms like La Amistad because they do more than grow coffee. They nurture the land. They empower people. And they redefine what “ethical sourcing” truly means.

Here’s why it matters:

• 90%+ rainforest preservation

• UN-recognized biological corridor

• Fair, dignified treatment of workers

• Clean energy from mountain water

• Schooling support for children

• Rich, vibrant coffee grown without compromise

What You’re Supporting With Every Cup

Our Costa Rica roast from La Amistad reflects all of this — not just in flavor, but in feel. It’s smooth, clean, and bright, with a touch of mountain-grown magic.

But even more than taste, it represents the future of coffee: one that honors people, planet, and quality from the first seed to the final sip.

Experience the difference a conscious cup makes.