Before 2001 in Costa Rica, all producers delivered their cherries to large industrial cooperatives. They mastered the agricultural part of the chain but after the harvest, they lost all control over their production. After 2001, things change. Two precursors, the finca La Candelia and the Barrantes Family (Cafetalera Herbazu) built a micro mill, the first independent in Costa Rica. They thus open the way to more independence for producers because they can finally transform their productions themselves. Cordillera del Fuego is the name of this independent micro mill, located in the West Valley, Tarrazu area. This private beneficio, managed by 2 associates, produces approximately 8000 bags/year. Luis Campos was the pioneer of new coffee preparation processes. Even though today anaerobic and thermal processes are on the rise, at the time, embarking on this new path represented a major risk taking because this type of coffee was brand new on the market. Luis Campos supports producers in these preparation methods within the beneficio Cordillera del Fuego for highly differentiating coffees. This represents approximately 25 batches/year.