GUATEMALA



GUATEMALA
La Esperanza
WASHED
GUATEMALA
Region - HUEHUETENANGO, Guatemala
Producers - Francisco Morales and his wife
Altitude - 1.500-2.080 M.A.S.L
Processing - Washed
Varietal - BOURBON, CATURRA
Tasting notes - Mandarin, fruit punch and honey
Roast Style - Filter and espresso
Francisco Morales and his wife have been the proud owners of La Esperanza farm in Cipresales for over 40 years. And they have achieved
a great deal. As for many other producers, the initial years of starting their farm activities were very challenging ones. But thanks to the hard work, dedication and commitment of the family, the farm has grown into a business that provides income for the household and generates a source of
employment for many others in the surrounding area. You can imagine that the name of the farm, which in English translates into “The Hope”, explains
well how important coffee production is for them. Francisco is the type of person that never feels done learning new things. His eagerness to hear
experiences from others, and try out new things at the farm, wet mill or drying area, means that we feel excited to be working with him. His curiosity
and interest for improving coffee quality resulted in winning several coffee awards.
Lot Info:
Francisco’s son Desvin is in charge of the processing of his lots.
Lots are depulped the same day as harvest and dry fermented around 24 hours
(but this can vary based on the ambient temperature each day).
The coffee is then dried on the cement patio.
We chose this lot for an amazing rich and chocolatey body, with the hints of mandarin and fruit punch, finishing of with smooth honey like sweetness!!! Does not get better than this! Coffee was roasted as omni - for filter and espresso.
Enjoy!