Guatemala <BR>Rosma

Origin

• 🇬🇹 Guatemala· Huehuetenango

Tasting notes

Character

• Sweet
  25
• Funky
  20

Huehuetenango | BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. & CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America. | 1700-1800 masl | WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. This beautiful lot from Finca Rosma is an ideal companion for the changing season, versatile across all brewing methods. Its deeply sweet notes of black cherry, cacao nib, and plum showcase the remarkable character of this celebrated region. Nestled in the rugged Sierra Los Cuchumatanes region of Guatemala, Finca Rosma stands as a testament to the Morales family’s enduring dedication to quality and stewardship. Established in 1963 by Don Alejandro Morales and now guided by his son, Dr. Fredy Morales Mérida, the farm sits at elevations between 1,700 and 1,800 meters above sea level—terrain once considered too challenging for cultivation. Through determination and innovation, Dr. Morales transformed the land by constructing a proper access road and securing a naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. water spring five kilometers away, both of which became vital to the farm’s growth and the well-being of its neighboring communities. Finca Rosma has since become a model of sustainability and community care. Certified by ANACAFE, the farm operates its own ecological wet millWashing stationA central mill where many smallholder farmers deliver cherry for processing. In Ethiopia, Kenya, and Rwanda the station name (e.g. Idido) often identifies the coffee. and sun-dries its coffee, emphasizing environmentally responsible processing.