Recommended Roast Level
Full City (Medium)
Tasting Notes
A very balanced and traditional Guatemalan bean from one our favorite partnerships in La Finca Esperanza. This decaf hosts a standard flavor profile we’re used to seeing in Swiss Water® Process coffees: very prominent nuttiness amongst chocolate notes on top of a subtle touch of bitter acidity. For a decaf been, this is everything you’d expect and hope for in your cup.
La Esperanza/ Villaure Coffee Production
In his mid-fifties, Florencio might be the hardest-working member of the diligent and much-revered Villatoro family. His lauded brothers include Aurelio Villatoro of COE-winning Finca Villaure, Pedro Villatoro of the always sparkly Guayabales lots, Juan Villatoro of El Milagro, and the eldest brother, Julian of the Los Olivos lots.
He started young, with a coffee nursery and a small lot given by his father. He's been working earnestly since he was 13. At the age of 25, he was in a tragic car accident that damaged his leg, but he's continued working with support from his family: His wife Lesvia Marilú López and his 4 children, Maikel, Riner, Yelsin y Danita, and now his 5 grandchildren. Florencio has a great sense of humor, and like the rest of his family is kind and generous; a great host. He loves to watch soccer with the community and spends a lot of time with his family.
Highlights
| Recommended Roast Level: |
Full City (Medium) |
| Processing: |
Swiss Water® Process, Washed (Wet Process) |
| Region: |
Central America |
| Flavor Notes: |
Dark Chocolate, Pecan, Orange Zest |
| Body: |
Creamy, Bold |
| Classification: |
Brown Label |
| Recommended Brew Methods: |
Drip, Espresso, French Press |
| Country Region: |
Huehuetenango |
| Certification: |
Direct Trade |
| Farm: |
La Esperanza/ Villaure |
| Producer: |
Florencio Villatoro |
| Varietal: |
Caturra, Bourbon |
| Altitude: |
1750m |
