Paradise Roasters - Guatemala - Ocaña

Origin: San Juan Sacatepequez
Altitude: 1525 - 1900 m
Processing Method: wet-processed and sun-dried on patios
Variety: Bourbon with some Catuai
Harvest: February - April
Roast: Light

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The Story:

The San Jose Ocaña farm was founded from an original land grant of 1623. Cornelio Lazo Arreaga purchased it in the 19th century, and his family has produced coffee there for 5 generations.

At San José Ocaña, owners promote good relations with workers. In the middle of last century, they donated land (about 5 CABALLERIAS) for people working on the farm and they founded what is now Santa Fe Ocaña county.

A highly sought-after coffee, San Jose Ocaña was awarded by Illy Cafe for its focus on quality. The farm won #2 spot in the 2007 Guatemala Cup of Excellence. (They didn't have any excess coffee to enter a lot in '08 or '09). Visual controls, as well as humidity, fermentation, and drying measurements are all part of a daily routine.

The coffee is grown at an altitude of up to 1900 meters, which produces a small, dense bean with lively acidity.

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The Coffee:

Aroma: lime, spiced apple, tamarind and rose
Acidity: bright, tannic grape
Flavor: lots of cherry, mild allspice note and very sweet malt syrup taste
Body: medium, satin
Notes: The cup is complete and balanced with a full, rounded body and plenty of supporting acidity. For fans of classic Central American coffees, this coffee is perfection.