Guatemala

Cascara Coffee Cherry Tea from Finca Bella Vista

150g

THESE ARE NOT COFFEE BEANS, THEY ARE COFFEE HUSKS FOR INFUSION

Cup Notes

Honey / Raspberry / Apricot / Orange


Suggested for infusion


when we roast

We freshly roast to order all coffees on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (excluding national holidays), and ship the same day! Cut-off time is 11:59pm (UTC+1) of the day before the roast day. *We only ship whole beans*

Details

Producer
Pablo Arturo Chuy Flores
Country
Guatemala
Terroir
Ayarza Lake
Altitude
1600-2000 masl
Arabica cultivar
Geisha
Picked in
Jan-Mar 2021
Arrived in
September 2021
Shipped in
Jute + GrainPro
Roast profile by
Rubens Gardelli
Roasted on
Customised solid-drum roaster

THE STORY BEHIND

Pablo Chuy Flores is the fourth-generation coffee farmer and the owner of Finca Bella Vista. Finca Bella vista is located in Ayarza, Santa Rosa, Guatemala, at the altitude of 1,600 - 2,000 masl. Finca Bella Vista lies around an ancient volcano crater, that is now a lake called Laguna de Ayarza. The lake is famous for wonderfully clean water and unique flora and fauna in it.

Pablo Chuy's great-grandparents, grandparents and his dad have all been growing coffee. Now the farm is managed by the fourth generation, that continues the family enterprise carrying on in the coffee business. All family members are involved in the farm's operation, so that the fifth generation of coffee producers will be ready to take over the business.
There are about 45 full-time workers and 95-170 seasonal employees, hired during the harvest. Accommodation, amenities, general medical and transport benefits are provided for workers. The family has won the respect of the local community thanks to their efforts in reforestation, water conservation and community development projects, such as healthcare and school programs. They also assist nearby producers by buying and processing those producers' coffees on their wet mill.

SUGGESTED RECIPE

HOT
Heat water 90-94 degree Celsius.
Place 18 grams of Cascara in 300ml heated water.
Water suggested TDS of 50-150 mg/lt.
Steep 4 min. and enjoy.

COLD
Place 36g of Cascara in 375ml of cold water.
Water suggested TDS of 50-150 mg/lt.
Steep for 12-16 hours, strain, and enjoy.