Santa Clara
This coffee is from Santa Clara Estate, owned and managed by Ricardo Zelaya. The influential Zelaya family has been cultivating coffee in Antigua for over 100 years. Renowned for their dedication, they own several farms in the region and have tirelessly upheld, refined, and elevated Antigua's reputation as one of Guatemala’s most celebrated coffee regions.
All coffee cherries undergo meticulous hand-picking and sorting before processing. Skilled special pickers earn more than double the minimum wage. Upon arrival at the wet mill, cherries are sorted, pulped, and fermented in water for 12-14 hours. After fermentation, they are washed and then dried on patios or in greenhouses for 12-25 days until reaching optimal moisture levels. Finally, the coffee is hulled and prepared for export.
In response to Antigua's dry season, Santa Clara conserves water by recycling it during coffee washing, ensuring consistent fermentation and minimizing waste. Filtered water is reused, and solids are repurposed as fertilizer.
This coffee epitomizes the classic washed Guatemalan profile. Clean, sweet, and well-balanced, it is ideal for daily enjoyment. Expect a soft and clean cup with a gentle malic acidity reminiscent of fresh apple juice, complemented by hints of dried orange notes in the finish. As it cools, flavors of praline chocolate emerge, resulting in a perfectly balanced cup.
Process: Fully Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon
Origin: Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Tasting Notes: Apple, Dried Orange, Praline
Suitable for filter & espresso
Available only in 200 grams
Recommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming
This coffee is from Santa Clara Estate, owned and managed by Ricardo Zelaya. The influential Zelaya family has been cultivating coffee in Antigua for over 100 years. Renowned for their dedication, they own several farms in the region and have tirelessly upheld, refined, and elevated Antigua's reputation as one of Guatemala’s most celebrated coffee regions.
All coffee cherries undergo meticulous hand-picking and sorting before processing. Skilled special pickers earn more than double the minimum wage. Upon arrival at the wet mill, cherries are sorted, pulped, and fermented in water for 12-14 hours. After fermentation, they are washed and then dried on patios or in greenhouses for 12-25 days until reaching optimal moisture levels. Finally, the coffee is hulled and prepared for export.
In response to Antigua's dry season, Santa Clara conserves water by recycling it during coffee washing, ensuring consistent fermentation and minimizing waste. Filtered water is reused, and solids are repurposed as fertilizer.
This coffee epitomizes the classic washed Guatemalan profile. Clean, sweet, and well-balanced, it is ideal for daily enjoyment. Expect a soft and clean cup with a gentle malic acidity reminiscent of fresh apple juice, complemented by hints of dried orange notes in the finish. As it cools, flavors of praline chocolate emerge, resulting in a perfectly balanced cup.
Process: Fully Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon
Origin: Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Tasting Notes: Apple, Dried Orange, Praline
Suitable for filter & espresso
Available only in 200 grams
Recommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming
This coffee is from Santa Clara Estate, owned and managed by Ricardo Zelaya. The influential Zelaya family has been cultivating coffee in Antigua for over 100 years. Renowned for their dedication, they own several farms in the region and have tirelessly upheld, refined, and elevated Antigua's reputation as one of Guatemala’s most celebrated coffee regions.
All coffee cherries undergo meticulous hand-picking and sorting before processing. Skilled special pickers earn more than double the minimum wage. Upon arrival at the wet mill, cherries are sorted, pulped, and fermented in water for 12-14 hours. After fermentation, they are washed and then dried on patios or in greenhouses for 12-25 days until reaching optimal moisture levels. Finally, the coffee is hulled and prepared for export.
In response to Antigua's dry season, Santa Clara conserves water by recycling it during coffee washing, ensuring consistent fermentation and minimizing waste. Filtered water is reused, and solids are repurposed as fertilizer.
This coffee epitomizes the classic washed Guatemalan profile. Clean, sweet, and well-balanced, it is ideal for daily enjoyment. Expect a soft and clean cup with a gentle malic acidity reminiscent of fresh apple juice, complemented by hints of dried orange notes in the finish. As it cools, flavors of praline chocolate emerge, resulting in a perfectly balanced cup.
Process: Fully Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon
Origin: Sacatepéquez, Guatemala
Tasting Notes: Apple, Dried Orange, Praline
Suitable for filter & espresso
Available only in 200 grams
Recommended to rest beans for 7-10 days from roast date before consuming
