Why Hand Picking Coffee Cherries Makes a Difference

At Hacienda Iluminada we focused on bringing our caffeinated humans the best sustainable coffee from our farm to your cup. We hand-pick our coffee beans not only does this help The planet stay healthy but it maintains the quality of Our delicious coffee! In this hacienda iluminada Block we'll talk about why hand picking coffee cherries is so important!



Why Handpicking Makes a Difference?

Amazing quality

Our amazing farmers work very hard every day to take care of the coffee plantation, so it maintains good health even in harsh weather, against insects and other elements that can hurt the plants. During harvesting season, our farmers hand-pick only the ripe cherries to ensure that every bean has reached its full potential. Through this process, we make sure that only the coffee cherries that are full of flavor are processed, resulting in a more delicious cup of coffee.

Delicious Cup of coffee

Hand picking our coffee beans lets us have control of how delicious your Cup of coffee will be. We want our ripe cherries to show the essence of Puerto Rico! hand picking ht ripest coffee cherries they'll have the perfect balance of acidity sweetness and body. Showing our farm's unique flavors! This is why you can taste the berries the butter the caramel and the dark chocolate on your When you visit 787 Coffee!

Sustainability

Hand picking coffee cherries is a way for us at Hacienda Iluminada to take care of the planet because we do not involve the machinery, and it doesn't harm the soil. By handpicking each coffee cherry, we also reduce waste, so if any cherry hasn't reached it's full potential, we wait for the cherries to mature before processing. On the other hand, handpicking coffee cherries creates jobs for Puerto Rican farmers, who take pride in caring for the land and the environment. We want to represent Puerto Rico by preserving its trees, lakes, beaches, and animals.



A human by human approach

At Ahcineda Iluminada and 787 Coffee, we believe in a human-by-human approach! Every single human on this planet is important, and understanding the perfect moment to harvest coffee cherries requires experience and care! Farmers give their love and attention to the coffee plantation. Every cup of coffee served at our coffee shop, 787 Coffee, reflects the commitment and hard work of each farmer. We believe that taking small actions will help the planet stay healthy and beautiful. Each cup of coffee we serve at 787 Coffee reflects our commitment to sustainability and quality

In Conclusion…

Handpicking is more than a technique, it’s a change for a better planet and amazing quality!  By carefully selecting every bean, we make sure that you experience the full flavors of our coffee farm, od puerto rico and its beautiful mountains! When you visit our 787 Coffee shops, you’re not just having the best coffee, you’re tasting the dedication, love and sustainability in every cup!

If it’s GOOD for earth, it is GOOD FOR YOU!