Guatemala - Candelaria (Washed)

Name: Candelaria

Country: Guatemala

Region: San Antonio Huista, Huehuetenango

Varietal: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Pache

Process: Washed

Elevation: 1,500-1,900 MASL

Tasting Notes: Cacao, Tart Cherry, Graham Cracker

Candelaria gets its name from the Cenotes de Candelaria, a magical area of natural pools with waters that change color from turquoise blue to light green. We’ve never been to these pools, but it’s on our list for our next visit to Huehue! Huehuetenango itself is the highest growing region in Guatemala, and one of the three that are not volcanic. The drive from Guatemala City is long, but really beautiful. The natural water in the area serves producers well. With the remoteness of Huehue, most producers have to process all of their own coffee where they’ll make use of that fresh water. This region has many microclimates with warm air sweeping up from the Plains of Tehuantepec in Mexico to the cool air descending from the Cuchumatanes Mountains. The unique climates allow the region to grow coffee at very high elevations for Guatemala.

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Please note: We roast to order three times a week. Your order will ship as promptly as possible, with the freshest roast possible. You will receive a notification when your order has been shipped.

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