Guatemala Antigua Pastores washed (green)

Description

Region: Antigua

Altitude: 1600 – 1800 MASL

Growers: Selected small holders gowers in the Pasores area

Harvest: December – March

Arabica Varietals: Bourbon, Caturra, Arabigo

Preparations: SHB, 95 % at Scr. 15+

Processing: Washed

Processor: Waelti Schoenfeld

In the cup: Dark chocolate, green grape, Kanzi apples, syrupy, elegant.

Soils in Antigua area are volcanic, rich in minerals that are ideal for the three varietals grown. The mill in Pastores is owned by Waelti Schoenfeld uses what locals call a ‘Gourmet’ preparation; taking in only red cherry and grading to 15+ screen size. Which gives local farmers who grow quality cherries confidence in how their produce will be treated.

(info courtesy of cofi-com)