Guatemala | Finca El Socorro
Red Bourbon Washed
Cherry Pie, Roasted Hazelnut, Nougat
Guatemala | Finca El Socorro
Red Bourbon Washed
Cherry Pie, Roasted Hazelnut, Nougat
Extending the roast development on Juan Diego de la Cerda's Red Bourbon yields a velvety cup with rounded sweetness. Aromas of roasted hazelnut and baked apple introduce notes of semi-sweet chocolate and cherry pie in the cup. The finish features nougat and a touch of tarragon.
Producer: Juan Diego de la Cerda
Farm: Finca El Socorro y Anexos
Region: Palencia, Guatemala Dept.
Altitude: 1,800-1,890 masl | 5,905-6,200 feet
Varietal: Red Bourbon
Process: Washed
Roast: Medium
Notes: Cherry Pie, Roasted Hazelnut, Nougat
The Red Bourbon varietal is known for its well-rounded cup quality with pronounced sweetness. While we typically roast single-origin coffees light to light-medium, we opted for a change of pace and took this offering to a medium roast. The result is more sugar caramelization and a rich, velvety body, while retaining fruit tones and a pleasant pop of acidity. Enjoy!
Finca El Socorro is a model of sustainable farm management. The river that bisects the farm provides all the water for the wet mill, solar panels generate nearly all the electricity needed for daily operations, and meticulous processing is performed on-site. With four First Place finishes in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence since 2007, the quality of Juan Diego de la Cerda's coffee speaks for itself.
See the sights from our February 2023 visit to Finca El Socorro on our blog.