Red Fruits/Vanilla/Milk Chocolate
A juicy and fruity coffee that has well balanced acidity, it makes for a modern espresso or delicious filter.
Finca La Bolsa is managed by Maria Elena Vides and is located in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, at an altitude ranging between 1,300 and 1,600 meters above sea level. Finca La Bolsa employs 10 permanent workers and between 80 to 100 temporary workers each trimester. The farm spans 108 hectares, with an average yield of 1,405 kilograms of green coffee.
The main challenges faced in coffee production include climate change, fluctuating prices, and a significant decrease in available labour. These factors create a challenging environment where meticulous planning and execution are essential for success. Future investments include separating the productive matrix by coffee variety to increase yield while maintaining high quality. Additionally, the farm is enhancing biodiversity by planting more trees.
Social and environmental responsibility is integral to Finca La Bolsa's operations. The farm supports four community schools, provides scholarships for coffee specialization, and manages several tree-planting projects.
The coffee is manually picked based on maturity and Brix levels. After a 24-hour pre-fermentation period in the picking bags, the coffee is weighed, sorted, de-pulped, and fermented for 15 to 24 hours, depending on the climate. The drying process lasts 15 to 18 days, with the coffee being moved regularly to ensure even drying. After processing, the coffee is stored in nylon bags at the farms warehouse before being transported to the dry mill, where it is meticulously tracked for traceability.
Water management is conducted with efficiency and sustainability in mind. Irrigation is only used in the nursery, with minimal water consumption per plant. For coffee processing, the farm uses and reuses water, treating it through filters and natural barriers before reintroducing it to the crops. All water treatment adheres to national standards.
Region: La Libertad, Huhuetenango, Guatemala
Altitude: 1300 - 1600 m.a.s.l
Varieties: Caturra & Bourbon
Processing: fully washed, sun-dried