Guatemala - Carlos Roldán

Single Origin Specialty Grade Coffee Country: GuatemalaRegion: FraijanesProducer: Carlos RoldánVariety: Caturra, Bourbon, MarsellesaProcess: WashedElevation: 1500-1700 MASL  Tasting Notes: Milk chocolate, cashew cream, almond, tamarind Behind Finca Siquem lies the Roldan family. The farm was founded in 1921 and neglected for generations. In 2018, it underwent a revival under the leadership of the Roldan family, who acquired the farm from a family friend.Since its revival, Finca Siquem has been focused on specialty coffees. They sought the advice of agronomical engineers and received assistance from the National Coffee Association (ANACAFE). As a first step, the engineers recommended analyzing the soil and then creating a customized recipe for soil reconditioning.Finca Siquem in Guatemala is a significant player, spanning 355 acres in size. From the beginning, the Roldan family understood the climatic conditions of their region. As part of their revival project, they replanted coffee t