Guatemala: Francisco Morales La Esperanza Washed

Country: Guatemala
Region: Huehuetenango
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1700m
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon, Pache, Catuai
Tasting notes: Apple, Stewed rhubarb, vanilla

We're so excited to be returning to La Esperanza for a second year and to be greatly increasing our purchases from Francisco Morales. 

The washed offering was massively popular last year, and we might be biased, but we think it's gone up a notch this year! 

Once again packed with apple and stewed rhubarb, this year's offering has delicious black tea and sweet vanilla florals.

Francisco and his wife have been growing coffee at La Esperanza for over 40 years. The early years were incredibly challenging but thanks to a lot of hard work and dedication, their business has grown to a stage where it can provide employment opportunities and a stable income not just for the entire Morales family but also many others in the surrounding area. 

La Esperanza translates to 'The Hope', which is a perfect reflection of how important coffee production is to Francisco, and he has been rewarded for his commitment and a never ending appetite for learning and development with a number of prizes in regional competition.