Pablo Bamaca - Guatemala

SMOOTH & SWEETDried Cherry, Orange Zest & Chocolate Shortbread FARM NAME: Finca Nohelia REGION: San Marcos, HuehuetenangoPROCESS: Fully Washed VARIETIES: Anacafe 14 Pablo Bamaca is the type of coffee you find yourself returning to day after day. The cup starts off with notes of dried, tart cherries developing cleanly into the brightness of fresh orange zest. There is a buttery confectionary note throughout the experience that reminds us shortbread cookies. This smooth and sweet coffee is further supported by a beautiful milk chocolate and hazelnut foundation. Pablo Bamaca’s Finca Nohelia grows Bourbon and Caturra varieties across his 1.68 hectare farm. It is a certified organic operation, nestled up against the mountain range; topping out at 2,200 meters on the upper edge. He picks and depulps the coffee on the same day, allowing a full 18-28 hour fermentation. Following fermentation, Pablo rinses his coffee two to three times to fully remove any remaining mucilage before dryin