Guatemala Black Honey Arabica SHB EP Genuine Antigua Finca Medina

Guatemala is a fascinating country with rich indigenous culture and stunning
natural habitats. The most striking features of its landscape are the 37 volcanos,
several of them still being active. These volcanos are not only attractive for
travelers to discover but also make up the distinct characters to be found in
Guatemalan coffees. Antigua is one of the oldest coffee-growing regions in
Guatemala and is famous for producing some of the best coffees in the world.
Founded more than 150 years ago, the family-owned Finca Medina is located in the
outskirts of Antigua. Finca Medina is dedicated to advanced technology in coffee
production and milling processing like their drip irrigation system while also
maintaining traditional work techniques. Being also committed to sustainability, the
Finca especially attaches importance to ensuring the wellbeing of their employees,
maintaining awareness and care of the production environment as well as
maintaining a high production of high quality coffee.
This is being ensured through a professional laboratory where the necessary
quality controls are carried out for every single lot of this genuine Antigua coffee.
The preservation of the ecosystem and the proper maintenance of the shade trees
are of utmost importance to the coffee plantation. Therefore, 10 ha of land are being
preserved as unspoiled nature so that the biodiversity of flora and fauna can
prosper and thrive unhindered.
This coffee from Finca Medina underwent black honey processing. First, the cherry
skin (pulp) is removed and the coffee beans are left with their mucilage. Then they
are slowly dried under shade and closely monitored until they reach the optimum
moisture levels.

CUP PROFIL: delicate acidity, smooth, caramel, wildflower honey, apricot

REGION: Antigua

PRODUCER: Finca Medina

VARIETY: Bourbon, Catura

PROCESS: Black Honey

ELEVATION: 1200 – 1800 m

Harvest period: December – April
sca score 85.25 points