Fresh Kicks / Guatemala

Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai

Process: Washed

Producer: Octavio Lopez

Geography: Aldea El Pajal, San Antonio Huista, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

• Nestled in the hills of El Pajal, near San Antonio Huista, Guatemala, El Durazno is the coffee farm of Octavio, his wife, and their four children. Coffee was their chosen path to sustain their family, despite the ongoing challenge of high labour costs. Their dedication to the craft has kept them committed to growing exceptional coffee.
• Before coffee, the land was home to peach trees, inspiring the name El Durazno (The Peach). Today, Octavio ensures meticulous processing to maintain quality. The coffee is milled the same day it is picked, beginning with a floatation wash to remove defective cherries. It is then depulped and fermented overnight in cement tanks. After the mucilage is washed off, the coffee undergoes a four-day sun-drying process to achieve the ideal moisture content.
• Octavio’s careful approach to farming and processing showcases his dedication to producing high-quality coffee while preserving the rich traditions of his land.