Guatemala Finca El Jardin Micro-Lot Direct Relationship

Burwell Beans have been buying the Guatemala coffees directly from Pablo Del Cid since 2020 and this latest harvest is amazing.

The coffee is a perfect medium roast, full-bodied and notes of vanilla, sweet toffee, dried fruits and hazelnut. Enjoy a flavorful coffee anytime of the day and is ideal for filter and a great chocolaty fruit bomb espresso.

This single-origin, fully washed process Guatemala micro-lot coffee, is procured through a direct relationship with Pablo Del Cid family farm. The farm is managed by the third and fourth generation of the Del Cid family. It is located in the Fraijanes Plateau region, close to Pacaya Volcano, which is constantly fertilizes the land with ashes rich in minerals. The soil is volcanic which creates a distinctive body to the cup. The altitude is from 1,600 to 1,650 masl and the bean varieties are Bourbon and Catuai, grown under shade.

Pablo and his Wife, Eva, run a very impressive farm and represent the innovative and forward-thinking coffee farmers of today. It is remarkable to see how their investments and efforts from all the farm workers, is reflected in the quality of the coffee produced. Pablo Del Cid farm uses a state of art wet mill, developed their own slow drying process that has increased the quality and shelf life of the raw coffee beans and built special custom raised beds.

The Catuai bean variety is a fully washed process and grown at 1,600 masl.

Taste notes:

• Full body
• Vanilla
• Sweet toffee
• Pleasing mild acidity
• Silky