Our Story
Catalina Castillo grew up on her family’s coffee farm in Tarrazú, where her father carries on a legacy as the third generation of coffee farmers.
After finishing university, she moved to the Middle East to work as cabin crew, discovering new cultures and tasting coffees from around the world, always reminding her of home.
In 2023, she founded Manural to share her Costa Rican roots and family tradition, inspired by her passion to carry their legacy forward and see her father finally enjoying his own coffee, which had been cultivated with love and pride for decades.
"I dream of farmers being valued for their work, connected to those who enjoy their coffee, and of women in coffee rising and thriving."
Nature of Tarrazú
Tarrazú is known for its exceptional coffee beans, harvested above 1,800 meters and protected under the Tarrazú PDO (Protected Designation of Origin).
Rich volcanic soil, high altitude, and cool climate give our beans distinct organoleptic characteristics.
SHB - Strictly Hard Bean - known for its full body, bright acidity, and fine aroma with intense notes of chocolate, citrus, and tropical fruits, complemented by a delicate floral fragrance.
Art of the Harvest
Tarrazú’s coffee is renowned for its distinguished quality, artisanal harvesting, and natural processing methods.
As the birthplace of the Honey Process, Costa Rica has set a global standard, and Tarrazú’s unique tasting notes are highly prized by the world’s most discerning coffee markets.
Spirit of Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s tropical climate, countless rivers, volcanoes, cloud forests, and sandy beaches are home to nearly 6.5% of the world’s biodiversity.
Around 30% of its land is protected, and the country stands out for its commitment to nature, peace (with no standing army), and its famously positive spirit.
Often ranked as the happiest country in the world by the Happy Planet Index, Costa Rica invites you to experience its essence: Pura Vida!
Quality & Sustainability Standards
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PROTECTED DENOMINATION OF ORIGIN (PDO)
Only coffee growing in the geographical region of Tarrazú can obtain the denomination Tarrazú.
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CUP OF EXCELLENCE
Many winning farms in the Cup of Excellence, under the standards of the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) in Costa Rica are from Tarrazú.
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NESPRESSO PROGRAM
Programfrom the AAA Sustainable Quality Program of Nespresso (AAA: Quality, Productivity, Social and Environmental Sustainability).
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BANDERA AZUL ECOLOGICA PROGRAM
This program supports coffee farms and communities working to protect nature, promote sustainability, and fight climate change.
