Guatemala La Colina

Our La Colina has always been one of our favorites for many reasons.

One, it is traceable down to the producer so we know we can't do better than that ethically speaking.

Second, it is such a clean coffee. Sweet nutty aroma followed by distinctive hints of chocolate and spices with a lingering aftertaste and a light acidity to brighten the cup just enough!

As for all our Single Origins, we are roasting in very small batch to ensure the quality and freshness of the coffee. As such, there might be an extra day or two of wait after placing an order.

In the cup:

Aroma: Oat biscuit, roasted hazelnut and green grape

Flavors: Chocolate, light spiced notes, honey

Traceability:

Producer: Toni Medina

Farm: La Colina - 179 Hectares

Altitude: 1700 ASL

Region: Chimaltenango

It was the father of Tony Medina who decided to call the farm "La Colina". He inherited the plot from his dad, who distributed his farm as smaller plots among all his children. Initially, Tony planted only basic grains like corn and beans. But he also tells that it has always been his dream to have a coffee farm. And at a young age, when he didn’t have anything yet, he started to work on different coffee farms to learn and gain experience. In 1991, the first coffee tree was planted. Slowly but steady, Tony increased the number of trees and the production. After 25 years, Tony concludes that his dream has come true. It taught him that his perseverance has paid off.

Profile:

Cupping Score: 83

Grade: NA

Process: Wet milled and dried on patios (washed)

Roast type: Medium

Strength: Medium

Body: Smooth, Coating