Varietal Pacamara
Region Los Naranjos, Sonsonate
Producer Roberto H. Murray Meza
Process Natural
Altitude 1500-1700 masl
Coffee Profile
large beans with a sweet heavy body dark chocolate pineapple notes red wine blueberry / dark berry complex sweetness completely delicious
an outstanding coffee from one of our favorite producers
Farm Information |
In 1936, Don Rafael Meza-Ayau Sr purchased land in the Los Naranjos
Valley of Sonsonate, western El Salvador. The moderate weather, high altitudes and fertile
soils provide idyllic conditions for quality coffee production, that over the decades has
garnered an impressive reputation. Most notably as finalists in the COE
Competition.
Originally under the export brand Los Naranjos, the current owner (Don Rafael’s grand-son)
Roberto H. Murray Meza, has changed their name to Finca Majahual. He has also bolstered
long-standing traditions to support the dedicated workforce at Majahual, providing medical
assistance with an onsite clinic, an education centre and leisure facilities – with extended use
to all family and community members neighbouring the family properties.
Majahual’s initiatives for the preservation of its native wildlife and important environmental
resources are a shining example to the industry. The principles mean that all of the coffee
plants across their 90 hectares are shade-grown amongst natural forest, ensuring the
biodiversity of the ecosystem thrives. The most recent audit from Rainforest Alliance
returned them a perfect scorecard, reflecting the socially and environmentally responsible
practices they are championing there.
This year’s selections of immaculately prepared coffees are three fine examples of the
bourbon varieties Majahual has become renowned for
full to heavy body notes of cocoa / caramel berries, some spice orange/mandarin, dried fruit and
honey sweetness nice aftertaste
about the producer
tthis delicious coffee is produced by small farm holders from Tablón de Gomez in Nariño located at 1950 m.a.s.l in the department of Narino which is located in Southwest Colombia, bordering Ecuador. Coffee in Nariño is grown at elevations that reach 2,200 metres . This region is characterized by its very mountainous topography and its cold climate which is perfect for slow cherry maturation that leads to a sweeter and more complex cup. We work with farmers that we work with belong to the Terra association and Cafes Especiales de Nariño Cooperative.
COFFEE GRADE: KIVU 3
FARM/COOP/STATION: Alpha New washing station
VARIETAL: Bourbon
PROCESSING: Fully washed
ALTITUDE: 1,630 meters above sea level
OWNER: Alpha New Cooperative
SUBREGION/TOWN: Kishinji, North Mbinga
REGION: South Kivu
Cup Profile
a bold coffee with a full body of PlumOrangeBrown SugarBrown SpiceChocolate – the full body makes it great as an espresso – or medium light profile allows you to enjoy it as a full body
complex filter coffee – try it as a cold brew if its warm where you are its very enjoyable
Coffee once played a huge part in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) economy. Eastern DRC was called “a paradise for coffee.” Unfortunately, waves of political turmoil severely limited prosperity in the coffee sector of the economy of Congo . Today, coffee is making a comeback as a number of private and public sector actors invest in the country we can only hope they will allow this reborn coffee industry to flourish once again -lets hope they do this coffee is delicious
Region: Intibucá region , Pelon Honduras
Altitude: 1600 masl
Producer Blanca Flor
Varieties: Paca, Caturra and Catuai varetals
CUP PROFILE
a full balanced body delicate acidity notes of caramel and honey nectarine/stonefruit sweetness underpin this very versatile coffee
that can be enjoyed in a number of different roast profiles and brewing methods
Blanca Flor is shade-grown specialty coffee from the Intibucá region in the alpine mid-west of Honduras. The temperate climate and volcanic soil at altitudes ranging from 1,340m to 1,850m combine to produce near-perfect conditions for the cultivation of coffee. Blanca Flor represents a coalition of indigenous Lenca farmers whose holdings of varying sizes stretch from west to east, from Masaguara to San Juan. Its coffee is milled at a central cooperative beneficio.
