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This is coffee is from Finca Terrazas in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, known for its high altitudes, rainfall, lush shade and moderate temperatures.
Dr. Jorge Vides M.D. was born in the department of Huehuetenango, Guatemala (1917-1995). In 1958 he bought a piece of land named La Bolsa, located in La Libertad, Huehuetenango. He began to grow coffee until the entire farm was growing Bourbon and Caturra varietals. In the beginning, he traveled on horseback to get to the farm, about 6 kilometers from the Interamerican Highway. He loved this land and was anxious to work the farm by cultivating, harvesting, and producing high-quality coffee. In 1984, Guatemala’s National Coffee Association (ANACAFE) awarded Dr. Vides the “Outstanding Coffee Grower” award. Since 1995, the farm has been run by his daughter, Maria Elena Vides, and his grandson, Renardo Ovalle. This coffee was grown at Finca Terrazas, their third and newest farm, at altitudes of 1700- 2050masl.
Country of Origin | Guatemala |
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Region | La Libertad, Huehuetenango |
Producer Type | Single Estate |
Farm Name | Finca Terrazas |
Processing | Washed |
Processing Description | Sun-dried on concrete patios |
Growing Altitude | 1700m – 2050m |
Harvest Season | 2022/23 |
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Bag Weight | 69 KG BAG |
Bag Type | Grain Pro / Ecotact |
Plant Species | Arabica |
Variety | Bourbon, Caturra, San Ramon |
The history of Zambian coffee seems familiar: men in Holy Orders of one sort or another arrive and plant seeds. But in the case of Zambia, missionaries did not introduce coffee farming until the 1950s. By the time commercial coffee production began in Zambia, the British had considerable experience in starting and operating coffee plantations in India, Kenya, and elsewhere. Planting coffee was an attempt to decrease a dependence on copper exports. Not surprisingly, the emphasis was on yield and production efficiencies. Plantations were large and orderly, grown in full sun on flat land, and processed in large wet mills wherever possible. Nevertheless Zambia made almost no appearance whatsoever on the world coffee stage until coffee was officially exported for the first time in 1985.
The Northern province has the best conditions for arabica coffee cultivation in Zambia with its relative proximity to the equator and abundant altitude (Mafinga Hills being the highest point in the country at 2,300 masl). Most coffee grows from 1300 – 2300 masl. Zambia produces both washed and naturally processed coffee and has introduced some honey processing. A wide range of varieties including Catimor 129, Castillo, Java, and other trial varieties. Specialty grades are AAA, AA, AB and Peaberry.
Consistency is key when sample roasting. Yet, your first crack won’t always happen at the same time, which makes it difficult to know when to end your roast. Use this guide to know when to discharge depending on how long it took you to reach first crack.
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