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Guatemala Pearl Medina, Medina Farm

Published: 2024-09-20 Author: World Gafei

Last Updated: 2024/09/20, When Guatemala Pearl Medina and Medina Farm think of Guatemalan coffee, what Antigua comes to mind first? Is this the name of the ancient capital, the god of flowers? This is the name of a brand, and the meticulous smell of smoke is correct. This is the characteristic of Guatemalan coffee. The main factor is caused by volcanic geology. Coffee has saved the Guatemalan economy in the past 100 years.

What comes to mind first when you think of Guatemala coffee Antigua? This is the name of the ancient capital, the flower god? This is the name of a brand, fine smoky flavor correctly this is the characteristic of Guatemala coffee, mainly because of volcanic geology caused by the formation of factors, coffee has saved the economy of Guatemala in the past 100 years, it is estimated that there are about 125,000 local producers, is the main export item.

Finca Medina Estate is a favorite Antigua coffee for direct coffee. The farm was established in 1999 and has been producing good coffee for 100 years. The average annual yield is 1000 bags. The average temperature is about 21 degrees at an altitude of 1,550 meters. The main varieties are Bourbon, Caturra and Pacas, all of which are grown under the shade of forest trees. What is worth looking forward to is Medina Estate, which is certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Ten percent of the area is dedicated to forest restoration and regeneration, providing a safe, clean working environment, scholarships and funding for their children.

Property Characteristics: Farms

Farm Name: Finca Medina Farm

City: San Lorenzo El Cubo

Region: Antigua Antigua

Country: Guatemala

Grade: S.H.B.

Altitude: 1,450~1,600 m

Soil: Red Volcanic Loam soils

Harvesting Method: Hand picked

Certification: Rainforest-Alliance

Coffee Characteristics: Coffee characteristics

Variety: Bourbon, Caturra,

Processing System: Fully Washed

Appearance: .17-18 mesh

Total Pounds: 1,000 bags

Top Jury Descriptions Judge's comments: Cinnamon 60 seconds from the start of a pop

aroma/flavor: cheese, apple, jasmine, vanilla, chocolate, sucrose, hazelnut, brown sugar

Acid: grape, plum, plum, malic acid, tartaric acid

Complex complexity and other: tropical fruit pineapple, mango flavor, overall cup test flavor uniformity, creamy smooth feeling in the middle, lingering fruit sweet acid change soft and harmonious

Overall style attributes: low fruit acid, sweet fruits, silky texture

Date of cup test: December 1, 2014

Dry aroma: 9

Wet aroma: 8

Clean: 8

Sweetness: 9

Acid: 8

Taste: 9

Flavor: 9

Aftermath: 9

Balance: 9

Overall: 8