Lake Atitlan - Guatemala - Washed - Espresso
A velvety rich, smooth cup with a revolutionary, organic fertiliser project behind it. Expect a rounded cup with notes of cherry, cacao nib, and nectarine.
This lot is made up of coffee grown by the employees of Los Volcanes processing station. They grow and get to process this lot themselves, giving them a platform to sell their own coffee!
Info
Farm
The coffee is processed through the Los Volcanes washing station.
Region
Antigua including the area of Ciudad Vieja and the volcanic valley.
Impact
Helping local farmers go organic and increase yield and health of their trees.
Elevation
The farms are scattered around the Atitlan volcano at altitudes of 1200 - 1615 metres above sea level.
Variety
The smallholder farmers that contribute to this lot grow Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica.
Process
Due to the high humidity and persistant rainfall throughout Guatemala's coffee growing regions, it is most common that coffees are fully washed.
Sustainability
"Organic agriculture is a system that sustains life, health, and the structure of soil."
Josue and his team from Los Volcanes have created a natural and organic fertiliser which has turned Los Volcanes into a super healthy and regenerative farm. Preventing the use of heavy chemical based fertilisers and pesticides, the soil and crop is healthy and balanced in nutrients and minerals.
Community
Helping coffee communities to adopt organic farming practices
After the team's success with organic fertiliser, they decided to help others step away from harmful chemical pesticides. Sharing this knowledge with local farmers and introducing them to natural and organic practices for a more consistent, high quality product with increased yield, without the negative effect chemical pesticides have on the environment and the health of the people involved.
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