Guatemala Lote Especial - Carlos Gonzalo Eduardo Washed
About This Coffee
The Region
San Pedro Necta is a municipality located in the department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. It is situated in the western highlands of the country and is surrounded by beautiful mountainous terrain. Spanish is often the second language spoken by many of the farmers, the first being an indigenous aanguage called Mam.
The region of San Pedro Necta is known for its picturesque landscapes with lush green hills, forests, and of course: coffee farms. It has a predominantly rural setting, with agriculture being a primary economic activity. The cultivation of coffee is particularly significant in this area, and the region is renowned for producing high-quality coffee beans. The high mountains that protect the valley seem create a unique microclimate that produces some of the most floral and delicious coffee in Guatemala.
The indigenous communities in San Pedro Necta and surrounding areas typically have a strong connection to their ancestral traditions, languages, and customs. They often maintain agricultural livelihoods, cultivating crops such as corn, beans, coffee, and vegetables. Traditional clothing, crafts, and rituals are also an integral part of their cultural identity.
The Process
On La Unión the coffee crops are shaded with different kind of forest trees, whilst the coffee trees are planted at a distance of 1.2 x 2.1 meters from each other, making them look like contour lines marking elevation. It is important to highlight that they use organic compost, maintaining fertile and healthy soils.
They are using washed process for their production, traditional in Guatemala, after carefully selecting ripe cherries they use large tanks to ferment the coffee overnight and then it is washed, and finally dried on patios.
Carlos and his family now are experimenting with naturals and honeys as well as washed.
- Subregion San Pedro Necta, Huehuetenango
- Farm Name Finca La Union
- Producer Type Single Estate
- Processing Washed
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Catuai, Gesha, Pacamara, Anacafe 14, Marsellesa
- Min Growing Altitude 2000m
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale No
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg £7.65
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade GTM CA WA SHB FANCY
- CTRM Contract Number P8002181-2
- Origin Guatemala
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk