Tasting Notes: Rose, Jasmine, Peach, Tangerine. Great structure. Exclusive Origin Guatemala Region Antigua Farm Ricardo Zelaya Variety Geisha Altitude 1600-1830 masl Proc. Method Fully Washed Awards Cup of Excellence 2001, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2018 This Geisha-variety micro-lot is from Santa Clara Estate, in Antigua. We have been tasting and buying the Geisha variety from the Zelaya family ever since it came into production around 7 years ago. Each year it improves, and the florals and tropical notes become more distinct. We hope you enjoy it! ABOUT THE FARM & ZELAYA FAMILY The Zelaya family has been growing coffee for more than 100 years. This renowned family owns farms throughout Guatemala and grows some of only a handful of genuine ‘Antigua’ coffees (coffees grown in the Antigua valley area, bounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Acatenango and Fuego). Finca Santa Clara is ninety hectares in size and is located on the fertile southern slopes of the Volcán de Agua, in the Antigua Valley, at 1,600–1,830 metres above sea level. The farm has been managed since 1988 by Ricardo Zelaya, the fourth generation of the Zelaya family to have produced coffee at Santa Clara. Ricardo is a meticulous and incredibly professional farmer who is focused on producing the very best coffee he can. He manages four coffee farms in Antigua; Santa Clara, Puerta Verde, San Agustin and Jauja and also owns and manages a farm called Carrizal in New Oriente. His farms are scrupulously well-managed—from the careful selection of varietals planted and attention given to plant nutrition and pruning, to the management and close supervision of the wet and dry mills – which are located on the estate and owned by Ricardo, giving him complete control over quality from picking through to export. Ricardo is passionate about sustainability. Coffee on his farms is shade-grown, which protects the plants from direct sunlight, maintains soil health, and provides an important habitat for birds and insect life. The
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