Producer: ASPROGUATE and multiple smallholder farmers Region: San Martin Jilotepeque Elevation: 1100 - 1600 masl Variety: Caturra, Catuai Process: Washed
FARMERS
The Asproguate farmer’s association was formed in 2014 by 100 producers to market their organic coffees. The association holds monthly workshops in organic fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides so producers can make these essential products on their own farms. The also train on erosion mitigation and shade cover. 55% of producer members are women, this is great because there are some Cooperatives that require members to be land owners, who are typically men.
ROASTERS
For a light roast Guatemala like this San Martin Jilotepeque we aim to develop its sweetness while keeping the cup profile from being overly roasted or burnt. We don’t go too light, because acidity is not what makes this coffee shine, what makes it shine is its chocolaty and sweet profile like a fresh baked cinnamon bun!
COFFEE LOVERS
This is a great coffee for someone who either wants a light cup profile, or for someone who likes to taste the variety and Terrior instead of tasting roast. You will get the flavors from the fields of San Martin Jiloteqeque in this coffee! It is great for drip and manual brewing.
