NEWS
GUATEMALA FINCA EL DURAZNO
Roast Medium / All Brewing Method
Region Oromia, Uraga, Robo Boda
Varietal Caturra, Bourbon, Catimor, Marsellesa
Altitude 1600 – 1850
Process Natural Anaerobic
Grade SHB
Cup Score 86.5
Tasting Notes
Boozy, winey cup with cooked strawberry, blackberry, and lime. Crisp cherry acidity carries through a smooth, chocolatey body. Sweet, boozy cacao notes linger in the finish.
Located in the volcanic highlands of Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Finca El Durazno and a collective of 20 dedicated producers carry on a rich legacy of coffee cultivation that dates back over a century. This region has long been regarded as one of Guatemala’s key coffee-growing areas, where fertile soils and high altitudes create ideal conditions for specialty coffee production. At the heart of this legacy is the Castillo family, who have nurtured coffee trees and community ties across five generations, beginning with Don Cirilo Castillo in 1893. His passion and knowledge have been passed down through generations, culminating in today’s dynamic leadership by Emanuel Castillo, who guides both the farm and a wider group of smallholder growers through the “Cosechando Esperanza” (Harvesting Hope) program.Coffee from this region is traditionally processed using the washed method, utilising the farm’s long-established wet mill.
In recent years, the producers have begun experimenting with natural and honey processing in small batches, bringing vibrant and diverse profiles to their offerings. Sustainability and social responsibility are central to the work of these producers. Through the HARVEST HOPE program, they follow a five-year farm management plan that incorporates environmental education, responsible agrochemical use, and waste reduction measures such as secure disposal of chemical containers. The initiative also invests in the future of the community, offering ongoing training in financial literacy, agronomy, and sustainable practices—empowering families to build resilience and opportunity from the ground up.
