Silverbird: Finca Himalayan; Guatemala

MELLOW & REFINEDStrawberry Jam - Almond Toffee - Chardonnay FARM NAME: El ChalumREGION: Todos Santos, HuehuetenangoPROCESSING METHOD: WashedVARIETIES: Bourbon & Caturra Francisco Pablo's coffee is a unique and refined reflection of what one typically finds in coffees from Northeast Guatemala. We see notes of wild strawberry with undertones of peach and banana candy. The cup also carries a smooth, nutty sweetness that reminds us of almond toffee. As the cup cools a crisp, white wine acidity pushes forward with hints of oaky vanilla that develop into a marshmallow finish. Francisco Lorenzo Pablo owns Finca El Chalum in Todos Santos, Huehuetenango, Colombia. He's a member of the ASPROCDEGUA cooperative, owning a farm about the size of eight football fields - twice the size of the group's average. We typically expect to see richer, dark berries and chocolate in coffees from this region. From our experience traveling in region, we've seen that due to the limited availability of wat