RASPBERRY | ROASTED ALMONDS | DARK CHOC
HUEHUETENANGO, GUATEMALA
One of our favourite espresso releases, syrupy mouthfeel with rich chocolate and almond notes.
The Red de Mujeres, or 'network of women', is a large group of female coffee producers covering five different areas of Huehuetenango. The group is made up of 830 women. Within the entire community of women there are 8 different Mayan languages spoken, highlighting the diversity of culture and language in this area of Guatemala.
All of these women have been either widowed during the 36 years of civil war in Guatemala, or were left when their husbands fled the country during the coffee crisis between 2001 and 2004. Since Huehuetenango was one of the areas hardest hit by the crisis, many people decided to give up altogether and find work elsewhere, leaving their families behind.
Producer: Various smallholders, sourced through Falcon Specialty
Region: San Antonio Huista, Huehuetenango
Process: Washed
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon & Typica
Altitude: 1700-1960 masl
Flavour Notes: Raspberry, Roasted Almonds, Dark Chocolate
Best for: Espresso