Guatemala Finca Bella Vista Maragogype

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Crop: 2022 - 2023. Harvested January 2023.

Producers: Arcenio Castillo Villatoro

Varieties: Maragogype

Grade: Strictly Hard Bean (SHB)

Altitude: 1750 - 1800 meters

Preparation: Fully washed. Sun dried on concrete patios

Certifications: None. Purchased through direct trade.

Packaging: 150lb jute sacks in EcoTact. European preparation

What we taste: Mouthwatering and creamy with flavors of white grapes, raspberry, cinnamon, and bakers’ chocolate.

About the producer

After a childhood spent on his father’s coffee farm in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Arcenio Villatoro carried the dream of owning his own farm. In 2007, he purchased land in the town of Cuilco and began to produce his own coffee there with the help of his wife and three children. With many years of experience in coffee, the Villatoro family continues to refine their harvesting and processing methods and experiment with new varietals, including this lot of Maragogype! The Maragogype varietal is also known as the "Elephant Bean" because of its uniquely large cherries and leaves. Its size and low yield means it is more difficult to process and relatively rare, but its natural sweetness and low acidity makes it a highly sought-after coffee!