Gamboa Family
The Gamboas own four farms and process all their coffee at their micro-mill, Montes de Oro.
Year founded
1800s
Partnered with Stumptown
2006
Varietals
Caturra and Catuai
Processing techniques
Washed
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The Producer
This is a true family farming operation; coffee cultivation for the Gamboa family dates back to the 1800s. Family patriarch, Tutto Gamboa, has been in the coffee business since he was 15. He has recently passed on the day to day management of operations to his son and daughter-in-law, Emilio and Laura. Together, they manage all aspects of coffee production at their micro-mill, Montes De Oro.
Over a decade ago, Stumptown became Montes de Oro’s first customer. We are so proud to work with Emilio and Laura and excited to continue to offer their high-quality, clean coffee.
The Place
Located in the central part of the Costa Rica, the Province of San Jose is mountainous, lush, and green. At 1560 - 2000 meters above sea level, some of the Gamboa’s plantings are among the highest coffee farms in the country.
The Process
The farm is planted with Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon, Villa Sarchi, and Geisha varieties. Coffee at Montes de Oro is washed processed at the small wet mill on-site. Weather permitting, the parchment is first dried on raised beds and then placed on patios or in rotating mechanical dryers to finish the process.