Lot 5: Kizuna Luis Enrique Navarro Porras
Lot Pricing Information
The name KIZUNA (絆), of Japanese origin, means
“unbreakable bond” or “deep connection between
people.” This word captures the spirit that has guided our
family for more than a decade and a half: our connection to coffee
growing, the bond between producer and consumer, and a strong
commitment to producing the finest coffee possible.
Monte Copey was born from a dream shared by the Navarro family.
Since 2009, it has been a pioneer in Costa Rica’s specialty
coffee movement, earning global recognition in 2014 by placing 1st,
2nd, 4th, and 5th in the Cup of Excellence, and by being chosen by
World Barista Champion Hide Izaki to represent Japan at the World
Barista Championship, where he secured first place using our
coffee.
KIZUNA is located at an elevation of 1,950 meters above sea level
and features three hectares planted with Typica and Catuai
varieties, along with one hectare of preserved montane forest. We
are deeply committed to sustainable land management, which we
believe is essential for the future of the farm and the quality of
our coffee.
This philosophy allows the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s
highland ecosystems to coexist and thrive alongside coffee
cultivation. It is not uncommon to spot wildlife such as tapirs,
agoutis, coatis, and wild boars roaming the farm. Tree species like
poró and ficus, along with fruit trees such as banana,
provide natural shade to the slopes, creating a microclimate ideal
for coffee.
In 2025, we are proud to once again participate in the Cup of
Excellence Costa Rica, and we are thrilled to have earned 4th place
in the Washed category auction. This achievement reaffirms our
commitment to excellence and to the continued recognition of the
Typica variety—now an iconic representation of our farms and
a symbol of a family devoted to coffee with passion and
purpose.
Lot Description
| Reference Number: | 5 |
|---|---|
| Opening Bid: | $6.50/lb |
| Increment: | $0.01 |
| Weight: | 496.04 lbs |
| Varietal: | Typica |
| Process: | Washed |
| Altitude: | 1,950 m.a.s.l. |
| Boxes: | 8 |
| Boxes Size: | 30 |
| Origin: | Los-Santos |
| Producer: | Luis Enrique Navarro Porras |
| Score: | 88.81 |
| Country: | Costa Rica |
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