Light Roast
Las Lomas Guatemala - 5lb
Las Lomas Guatemala - 5lb
Flavors: Tangerine, Butterscotch, Orange Blossom
Produced by German and Jose Aguirre and directly traded via De La Finca Coffee Importers, this bright, fruity, floral cup is one of our new favorites.
“German and Jose have about 60 acres of shade grown coffee at high elevation. Their area suffered a lot in recent years with the prices of coffee and many issues finding workers, many of whom emigrated to US. This is an important reason why direct trade partnerships are so important for small producers like the German and Jose.” – De La Finca Coffee Importers
PROCESS: Washed
VARIETALS: Bourbon, Caturra
ELEVATION: 1,800 meters
REGION: San Marcos, Guatemala
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WHAT IS DIRECT TRADE?
Our green coffee is imported by De La Finca Coffee, who specializes in direct trade relationships. This means that they work directly with farmers to make sure farmers receive more money for their work. From De La Finca: "Through this supply chain model, we not only are able to empower and connect both farmers and roasters but we are also able to reinvest in local coffee growing communities through long-term school projects and initiatives, realizing our long-term vision for sustainable and independent communities."
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ON ROASTING
Since we invest in great greens, we focus our roasting energy on getting out of their way. Our small-batch, fluid-bed roaster allows us fine control over roast profiles in addition to yielding a squeaky clean cup. We categorize our coffees by light, medium, and dark roasts, but we really view these levels as cues for tasting notes rather than actually reflecting roast profile.