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    Guatemala Finca La Hermosa Orange Gesha Washed (34.5kg)

    Jasmine, apricot, turkish delight, brown sugar
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    Harvest Season 2023/24
    Status Spot
    Lot Number P8002450-2
    Warehouse Liverpool, UK
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      About This Coffee

      Owned and operated by the Perez family, Finca La Hermosa is an award winning farm nestled on the slopes of the Acatenango Volcano in southern Guatemala. Having placed numerous times in the Cup of Excellence, the farm is reknowned for producing exceptional cupping coffees. 

      Born and raised amidst coffee farm and a parchment warehouse at home, Max Pérez always had the idea of starting a coffee business himself. Max is fourth generation of coffee producers in the Huehuetenango region. At 25 years old he graduated as a lawyer and married Claudia, his college classmate. Together in 2011 they established Finca La Hermosa to pursue their dream.

      La Hermosa has altitudes reaching 2,100masl, volcanic soil rich in minerals, rainfall of 1,000 mm and an average temperature of 21ºC, which translates into one of the best microclimates in the world to produce specialty coffees.

      Origin Guatemala
      Subregion Acetenango
      Harvest Season 2023/24
      Producer Type Single Estate
      Farm Name Finca La Hermosa
      Processing Washed
      Growing Altitude 1900m - 2100m
      Plant Species Arabica
      Variety Gesha
      Coffee Grade GTM CA WA SHB FANCY
      Screen Size 15 Up
      Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact

      The Region

      Finca La Hermosa is located in Acatenango, Chimaltenango which is a valley located about 80km from Guatemala City, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. The weather variables of this region and the characteristics of the soil have a unique effect on the balance of the chemical components within the beans. This unique combination of conditions is reflected in the final cup; our origin QC team find Acetenango coffees stand out on the cupping table due to their unique sensory characteristics.

      Acatenango is definitely a blessed region, home to great farms, tasteful coffees and dedicated coffee growers who love and enjoy what they do. No wonder why it is one of the only two denominations of origin in Guatemala that have been recognized to protect outstanding coffee regions.

      The farm is divided in thirteen plots in full production, featuring traditional varieties as pache, typica, caturra, red, yellow & pink bourbon and catuai, as well as pacamara and gesha.

       

      The Process

      The commitment to processing excellence at finca La Hermosa begins with harvest. Cherries are hand picked based on Brix measurements of 21°. All coffee is processed on the day it is picked to avoid uncontrolled fermentation. After de-pulping and fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed. Drying is carried out on cement tiled patios followed by raised beds. The drying process takes 10-15 days on average.

      • Subregion Acetenango
      • Farm Name Finca La Hermosa
      • Producer Type Single Estate
      • Processing Washed
      • Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
      • Plant Species Arabica
      • Variety Gesha
      • Min Growing Altitude 1900m
      • Max Growing Altitude 2100m
      • Screen Size 15 Up
      • On Sale No
      • Top Lot Yes
      • Price Per Kg £39.95
      • Status Spot
      • Coffee Grade GTM CA WA SHB FANCY
      • CTRM Contract Number P8002450-2
      • Origin Guatemala
      • Warehouse Covoya Nano