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Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Steven Vargas; not a verified photograph

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Steven Vargas

Steven Vargas is a Costa Rican coffee producer based in the West Valley region. He operates the Don Sabino Micromill, where he focuses on producing specialty-grade coffee through meticulous processing techniques.

Farm: Finca Teresa →

History

Steven Vargas has spent his life in the coffee industry, eventually transitioning from traditional farming to operating his own micromill. Since 2014, he and his father have shifted their production focus toward natural and honey-processed coffees to highlight specific flavor profiles. He manages his operations from the family home in Sabanilla de Alajuela, where he maintains close oversight of the drying and storage processes.

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Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Steven Vargas; not a verified photograph
Editorial illustration · not a verified portrait
Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Steven Vargas; not a verified photograph
Editorial illustration · not a verified portrait
Editorial illustration representing coffee producer Steven Vargas; not a verified photograph
Editorial illustration · not a verified portrait

Published coffees linked to Steven Vargas

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-11-03

  1. Source 1: sightglasscoffee.com
  2. Source 2: coffeegems.co.uk
  3. Source 3: dunecoffee.com
  4. Source 4: aperturecoffee.com