BLUE AYARZA, Guatemala
BLUE AYARZA, Guatemala

BLUE AYARZA, Guatemala

Regular price £9.80
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Black Cherry, Green Apple. Peach, Caramel

From the dramatic volcanic landscape surrounding the mythical Blue Lake of Ayarza comes this exceptional coffee. Grown by a community of dedicated smallholder farmers, it represents the incredible potential of a truly unique region. By processing the coffee cherries at a central mill, the producers can ensure the highest quality, resulting in a cup that is as deep and captivating as the waters it grows beside.

Weight

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BLUE AYARZA, Guatemala

200g / Whole bean

  • Coffee House

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    20 Borough Parade
    Chippenham SN15 3WL
    United Kingdom

  • Roastery

    Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

    Unit C11
    Bumpers Way
    Chippenham SN14 6LH
    United Kingdom

    +441249263437

What is score?

  • The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on various factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.

What is single origin?

  • Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific region, farm, or cooperative, rather than a blend from multiple places. This allows you to experience the unique characteristics of that area’s climate, soil, and processing methods.

What are tasting notes?

  • Tasting notes describe the natural flavours found in the coffee, such as chocolate, citrus, or floral tones. These are not added flavours but arise from the bean’s variety, growing conditions, and roasting process.

What is the processing method?

  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste.
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COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Black Cherry, Green Apple. Peach, Caramel
SCORE: 86.5
PRODUCER: Small Holder Farmers
ALTITUDE: 1,400 - 2,000 masl
VARIETAL: Bourbon
PROCESSING: Washed

Meet One Of The Farmers

The coffee from Ayarza comes from a community of dedicated smallholder farmers, and Francisco Nájera is a perfect example of their spirit. At 30 years old, he has been in the coffee business for around 15 years, cultivating various small plots that cover just under one hectare in total. Despite facing adversity from the constant threat of coffee diseases, his entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to excel. He also dedicates his time to running a nursery, providing healthy coffee saplings to other farmers and helping to strengthen the entire region.

Ayarza Region

The Ayarza region, found within the Santa Rosa department, is a place of dramatic landscapes and captivating legends. It is landmarked by the cold, deep blue waters of the Laguna de Ayarza, a volcanic crater lake so deep its bottom has never been found. While the region always held massive potential for specialty coffee, it took dedicated innovation to finally unlock it. Through investment in a local wet mill and experimentation with different processing methods, the true, exceptional quality of Ayarza coffee has been revealed.

Washed Processing

The journey for this coffee begins with an unwavering commitment to quality. At the cherry mill, only the ripest cherries are selected, undergoing a meticulous process of flotation, de-pulping, and screen sorting. This ensures that only the best beans continue on, setting the stage for an exceptionally clean and consistent cup.

From this point, the coffee takes a distinct path to develop its unique character. It is mechanically washed to produce the sweeter, more body-driven ‘Classic’ profile that the Santa Rosa region is celebrated for, showcasing the incredible potential of this coffee.

The journey for this coffee begins with an unwavering commitment to quality. At the cherry mill, only the ripest cherries are selected, undergoing a meticulous process of flotation, de-pulping, and screen sorting. This ensures that only the best beans continue on, setting the stage for an exceptionally clean and consistent cup.

From this point, the coffee takes a distinct path to develop its unique character. It is mechanically washed to produce the sweeter, more body-driven ‘Classic’ profile that the Santa Rosa region is celebrated for, showcasing the incredible potential of this coffee.