Costa Rica Granitos de Ortiz

The Calderón family has been a long-time Verve partner whose coffee legacy begins with Ricardo Calderón, the family’s grandfather, who inherited the first parcels of farmland from his father and gradually expanded the holdings over time. His brother, Omar Calderón of Granitos de Ortiz, remains an important part of the family’s coffee tradition. In the early 2000s, the Calderóns became pioneers of Costa Rica’s Micro-mill Revolution, leaving the Coopedota cooperative to build their Los Angeles micro-mill—one of the region’s earliest private mills. This shift allowed them to process their own coffee, maintain full control over quality, and develop direct relationships with roasters.

Based in Santa María de Dota in Tarrazú, the family oversees a strong network of farms, including high-elevation sites densely planted with Red Catuai. A close-knit team, the Calderóns divide responsibilities with precision: Don Omar manages the family’s seven farms, while his sisters—Yoanna, Diana, and Yoxise—run the micro-mill. At the heart of the home is Doña Yorleni, known for welcoming visitors with coffee prepared in a traditional cloth dripper. This lot from the Ortiz 1800 farm reflects the family’s shared dedication to quality, balance, and tradition across generations.