Suchini Family • Anaerobic-Natural-Processed Gesha from El Gigante Coffee Estate

Recommended Roast Level

City (Light)

Tasting Notes

This coffee stems from a connection we’ve recently made with Brendan, the head importer of Newland Coffee Imports. Our relationship with Newland coffee (Brendan) began when we were cupping with our friends at Necessity coffee in Encitas. Brendan happened to be there at the time and hopped into the cupping with us. He mentioned that he was an importer looking to get the ball rolling on this new venture of his and we exchanged info, kind of your typical networking chit chat. A month goes by I’m in the shop and Brendan swung by, said hi, and dropped off a sample of an auction lot of Guatemalan. We already have strong ties to the Villatoros in Huehue, so we weren’t expecting to bite on the sample. But we cupped it like we usually do samples and were pretty blown away by this bean’s complexity. We’re loving the aromatic nature of this coffee, with a super airy profile full of punchy tropical fruits and acid and rounded out with a very floral finish.

-Jonathan

El Gigante Coffee Estate Coffee Production

Since 1994, the Suchini family has been cultivating delicious, high-quality coffee.

Named after the mountain it grows on, the El Gigante Coffee Estate spans 125 hectares. Osvaldo Suchini saw the potential of this land to grow something truly special–and he's been doing just that for the past 30 years.

Situated in Guatemala’s eastern highlands, the estate lies in the Chiquimula region, known for its diverse microclimates and quality agriculture. Nestled between 1,600 and 1,800 meters above sea level, El Gigante enjoys a microclimate all its own — a remarkable balance of altitude, volcanic soil, and weather patterns that allows the Suchinis to produce deeply flavorful, beautifully nuanced coffees.

The estate cultivates more than 20 unique varieties, including extraordinary ones like Gesha, Pacamara, and Catuai. Every stage — from handpicking ripe cherries to carefully controlled fermentation — is guided by expertise, intention, and genuine passion. The result is coffee that’s consistently complex, balanced, and memorable.

Beyond their commitment to quality, the Suchini Barrios family is deeply invested in the land and the people who help cultivate it: 40 of their hectares are dedicated to preserving native forest and 80% of their local workforce is made up of women.

Sustainability. Community. Excellence.

We’re delighted to share their coffee with you, and hope you taste the care, craftsmanship, and heritage in every cup.

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