Guatemala El Guachipilin - Washed

Variety: Caturra

Process: Washed

Region: Huehetenango

Altitude: 1,800 masl 

Sensory profile: Apple, caramel and citrus

Producer Information:

Ramon Pablo Chalez is a first-generation coffee producer in Aldea Com Jacaltenango, in
Huehuetenango region. He grows coffee on his farm called “Los Pablos”, which is named
after his family. All the work dnoe at the farm is done only by the family members and it’s
their only source of income.


During the hearvest Ramon makes sure to pick only the ripe cherries, which equals in
three picking passes on the farm. The depulping of the cherries is done the same day
as the picking. The coffee is fermented in wood crates for three days. The coffee is then
dried on a patio for four days.