Lime Zest · Lychee · White Sugar

Guadalupe Alberto Reyes

Keakoffee

Roasted: 02/04/2019
Roaster: Jordan Wilson

“Located around an hour’s drive to the east of Guatemala City in the small town of Palencia, this farm sits at an altitude of between 1,600 and 1,800 metres above sea level. It’s owned by Guadalupe Alberto Reyes, who’s also just known as Beto. He used to be the Mayor of Palencia and helped to build and develop the town.

One of the main reasons I love El Limon is the desire to experiment; the farm mostly produces Bourbon and Caturra but also plays around with a few other varietals. The experimentation comes from Beto’s motivation; he has really focused on the farm over the last couple of years. He wanted to take more care in every step they take – from picking to processing, to shipping – and also take more care in the agronomy of the farm. This is very much a family affair: his wife and son also work on the farm, along with Beto’s siblings. In fact, his son is studying agronomy at the local college for the benefit of the farm.

The dedication and care devoted to each step of production is reflected in the fact that the family has built a new wet mill so that they can separate different lots and have control over the quality of the coffee. Previously the mill could process only one lot; now they are able to process many lots and keep separate days’ pickings and varietals in their own parcels. With this wet mill came another opportunity, which was for neighbours and people within the region of Palencia to bring their coffees to the mill where they could get them processed. Again, another sign that this is a hot spot for Guatemalan coffee.

In the cup, this is super refreshing lime zest covered in white sugar. There’s a slight tropical twist of lychee before that zingy lime lingers on the aftertaste.

Country: Guatemala
Region: Palencia
Farm: El Limon
Farmer: Guadalupe Alberto Reyes
Varieties: Caturra
Growing Altitude: 1600m
Processing:Washed