Guatemala Natural 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 make up the distinct characters to be found in Guatemalan
coffees. Antigua is one of the oldest coffee-growing regions in Guatemala and
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 ensure the wellbeing of their employees,
maintaining awareness and care of the production environment as well as
maintaining a high production of first 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.

CUP PROFIL: sparkling, rich, smooth, dark chocolate, dates, dried banana

REGION:  Antigua

PRODUCER:  Finca Medina

VARIETY:  Bourbon, Catura

PROCESS: Natural Process

ELEVATION: 1200 – 1800 m

Harvest period: December – April
sca score 86 points