Guatemala - La Union Acatenango | Washed - Archived

Origin

• 🇬🇹 Guatemala· Acatenango

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Finca La Unión is found just north of the Acatenango volcano in Chimaltenango. The Higueros family has owned and run the farm since the 1950s Cesar Higueros currently manages the farm. La Unión has a strong focus on new and experimental sustainable practices. In fact, he is working closely with Anacafe to try new reseeding projects and organic fertilizer development. The farm grows several different varieties, but primarily CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America. and BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars.. In addition to the farm, the family also runs a wet processing mill and a small coffee roastery. We had a chance early this year to visit San Miguel, the mill where La Unions coffee's are milled and shipped out from, and cupped this lot there with their gracious family and our partners at Apex. This is our house espresso. Recommendation: Rest time - 2weeks+ Espresso: 1:1.8-2.4, 94c, 25-28s Filter: 1:16-1:17, 93c