Guatemalan, Santa Ana
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Guatemalan, Santa Ana
In the village of Pueblo Nuevo Viñas, Department of Santa Rosa, Guatemala, between the Tecuamburro and Pacaya volcanoes is located the mountain of La Gavia, where the coffee farm Santa Ana, is situated. Santa Ana is one of 3 neighbouring farms managed as a group, the other farms are named Amatillo and another called Idolia, with variation and distinction in flavour and coffee varieties amongst the 3 farms. in our 2023 Shipment we have some to buy from Amatillo too!
The national and international recognition and success of the brands “Finca Santa Ana” is the result of the 30 years of hard work of its founder Roberto Díaz Marroquin, a coffee lover focused on quality. During these years, he managed, prepared, planted, harvested and processed each one of the yearly crops of the farm to satisfy the international markets.
Planting coffee varieties such as Bourbon and Catuaí, with native trees grown to shade the coffee plant, gives an excellent taste and aroma. The combination of these elements, plus the quantity of rain, soil type and particularly the altitude of the plantation, makes our coffee unique.
Strict supervision during the harvesting season has become very important, as the coffee bean must be perfectly ripe. The de-pulping and drying in the sun during the wet milling are also highly managed to maintain the quality of each coffee bean.
We are proud that each year we have improved the quality and have been internationally recognised to what today is our registered brand. We have participated in the Cup of Excellence and have been among the finalists for several years. This success shows that our coffee has been considered one of Guatemala ́s best.
FARM/COOP/STATION: Guatemala, Santa Rosa
VARIETAL: SL28
PROCESSING: Natural
ALTITUDE: 1,599 to 1,814 meters above sea level
SL28 is a classic Kenyan coffee varietal originally developed in the 1930s for its drought resistance and deep root system. It’s best known for producing exceptionally vibrant, expressive cups, often marked by juicy acidity, layered sweetness and bold fruit character. While traditionally associated with Kenya, SL28 can shine wherever it’s grown with care, delivering complexity, clarity and a distinctive, memorable flavour profile that’s become a favourite among specialty coffee lovers.
Information and pictures sourced from Caribbean Goods specialty coffee
How to store coffee at home
To keep your coffee as fresh as possible, you need to protect your coffee from air, sunlight, heat, and moisture. These all will contribute to making it stale and lose flavour.
We suggest keeping your coffee in an airtight container, in a cool, dry cupboard. Our bags all have a de-gassing valve, to let out CO2 that the beans produce once roasted, it’s not just there to sniff the coffee, and a reusable ziplock. So if you don’t have a fancy coffee jar just push the air out the bag, zip the lock and give the bag another squeeze to get any remaining air out.
Do not store your coffee in the fridge. Roasted coffee absorbs moisture from the air (hygroscopic) and will also take up surrounding aromas. The aromas and moisture levels in the fridge will react with the coffee and delicate flavours will deteriorate.
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