Guatemala | San Sebastian | Pacamara | Washed | Filter | 250g

Origin

• 🇬🇹 Guatemala· Antigua

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40

Region: Antigua Elevation: 1500-2000 masl About: Finca San Sebastian was purchased by Salvador Falla Santos in 1890, and since then, four generations of the Falla family have farmed the land. Today, Estuardo Falla oversees the family estate. San Sebastian is one of the largest and most historic farms in the Antigua Valley, with more than 2,500 hectares, 500 of which are planted with coffee. The family also raise dairy cattle and grows macadamia nuts and avocados. The future at Finca San Sebastian is bright, with Estuardo's children and grandchildren taking an active role at the farm. Their quality over quantity focus inspired the planting of exotic varieties not typically found in Guatemala, such as GeishaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction., Pacamara, and Villa Sarchi. This Pacamara lot was processed using the traditional 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. method, highlighting the qualities of the varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.. It exhibits the warm spice notes and purple fruit juiciness typically associated with Pacamara.