LIMITED | GUATEMALA | La Bolsa | Pacamara | Natural

Origin

• 🇬🇹 Guatemala· Huehuetenango

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
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Finca La Bolsa, located in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, has been cultivating coffee since 1958. Founded by Dr. Jorge Vides, a doctor and later the Director of the National Hospital of Huehuetenango, he initially travelled on horseback to the farm, developed a passion for producing high-quality coffee, earning him the "Outstanding Coffee Grower" award from Guatemala's National Coffee Association (ANACAFE) in 1984. Since 1995, the farm has been managed by his daughter, Maria Elena Vides, and his grandson, Renardo "Nayo" Ovalle Vides. The farm is committed to environmental sustainability, focusing on ecosystem conservation, water efficiency, and avoiding deforestation. It also supports the local community by providing education through a school founded in 1980 and a daycare and vocational training centre established in 2012. Huehuetenango, known for its high altitude and diverse microclimates, produces coffee with bright and crisp acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it.. The region recently excelled in the 2024 Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums. competition, with the top eight coffees from Guatemala coming from Huehuetenango! How to Drink: Just like you wouldn't add soda to your best whiskey, this amazing coffee is meant to be drank black with no sugar or cream.