Guatemala - Wiwitz - Washed

SWEET & FRUITY

Origin: Guatemala
Region: Huehuetenango
Producer: Lucio Rodríguez Ramírez
Altitude: 1800 meters above sea level
Variety: Caturra
Process: Washed
Roast level: Light roast
SCA Score: 84.50 points

The "Wiwitz" means "Up the Hill" in the Mayan Popti language. The farm is unique in its artisanal, small-scale production at high altitude , which ensures a sweet, clean and balanced cup. Lucio Rodriguez and his wife, who learned coffee cultivation from their parents, run the farm independently and emphasize the dedication of individual smallholder farmers.

At Wiwitz, the coffee is depulped the same day it is harvested, using an artisanal wet mill. The beans then are dry fermented and washed in plastic containers. Sun-drying takes about four days, till coffee reaches the ideal moisture level.

This coffee is roasted for filter - meaning, a light roast. We roast our seasonal coffees in this manner because we wish for the coffee to shine as it is - for it to display the characteristics that have produced its excellent quality. This kind of roast allows the natural flavours, acids and sugars of the coffee to be in the front, and lets you learn about its origin through taste. As the name says, it's best used in filter coffee methods, such as drip or immersion, so while making an espresso from these is possible, it could prove tricky.

We recommend you enjoy this coffee within 3 months of the roasting date.
Store in a dry and cool place, between +16 and +25 degrees.