Guatemala La Esmeralda

La Esmeralda ‘The Gem’ is grown and produced by Crispin Matias and his family in Huehuetenango.  Mr Matias has always had a love for agriculture.  He ran a grocery shop for many years before deciding to take the plunge and delve into his passion for coffee growing.  

This coffee is shade grown under gorgeous Avocado, Orange, Chalun and Guachapilin Caspirol trees, which help to preserve slow growth of the coffee tree and encourage active wildlife in the region.  

All ripe cherries are harvested on the same day as hand picking. The coffee is fermented for two days prior to the washing process, creating all those fantastic elements of this speciality Guatemalan coffee. The result is a moreish blackcurrant and cacao flavour with pleasing acidity on the palate. A fresh grape element contributes to a wonderfully bright and clean cup, perfect for brewing as a filter, aeropress or a stalwart cafetiere.