12oz
Apricot, Clementine, Sugar Cane
Region: Chichimes, Huehuetenango
Producer: Jorge Mendez
Coop: El Apiario
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon
Process: Washed
Jorge started as a picker in farms in the San Pedro Necta. He saved money with his wife until he had Q500 to buy a small piece of land down by the PanAmerican highway. About 14 km away, and closer to civilization, Jorge learned the value of coffee; how to buy and sell, quality metrics, and how to grow quality coffees. He sold his property and moved back up the mountain to be back in Agua Dulce. Here he bought two small parcels and worked the land. Someone told him that having two farms apart was a waste of time so he bought the first lot where El Apiario currently is. At first coffee wouldn't grow at this elevation and he grew corn while trying many different kinds of coffees. Finally, he discovered how to grow coffees at this altitude and continued to work on quality. Jorge has my cupping spoon!
We also partner with Jorge for our Coffee Blossom Honey project, importing the absolutely delicious honey from his farm.
