Guatemala FTO Dry Process Chuacús

Cupping Notes: Intense flavor profiles of rustic fruits, pungent burnt sugars, and a long, persistent finish. Bittersweet undercurrent contrasts notes of ripe banana, chocolate liqueur, and roasted chicory root. Region: Chuaquenum, Joyabaj, QuicheProcessing: Dry Process (Natural)Variety: Bourbon, Caturra, CatuaíAltitude: ~1600-1700 maslCertification: Farm Gate Farm Description: This coffee is the product of a small holder cooperative in Western Guatemala, FECCEG, who work with indigenous groups in some of Guatemala's rural zones. They focus on organic production, and while coffee is central, their work goes beyond that. They provide technical assistance to farmers, and establish community-based programs that support primary education, and address issues like gender equity, and food scarcity. This particular dry process lot is from farmers in the indigenous Mayan region of Quiche ("K'iche' "), one of the most densely populated Departments in Guatemala. Much of the coffee growing areas a