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Antigua, Guatemala. Santa Clara Manor

Guatemala Antigua Santa Clara SHB

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□ producing area: Antigua

□ producer: Santa Clara Manor

□ altitude: 1600 Murray 1830m

□ variety: bourbon

□ treatment: washing

□ level: SHB

□ flavor description: dry aroma for warm almonds, toffee caramel, roasted nuts. Sipping the mouth can feel the rich citrus fruits such as grapefruit, orange juice, lime, grapefruit, grapefruit and orange, with aromas of plum, caramel and a sweet hazelnut finish.

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□ Santa Clara Manor is located in the Antigua producing area in southern Guatemala, and the planting area is concentrated in the Antigua Valley (Antigua Valley) surrounded by Acatenango, Agua and Fuego volcanoes. Because the volcanic ash from the volcano is rich in minerals, it brings sufficient nutrients to the soil in the region and provides excellent drainage for coffee cultivation. Santa Clara Manor, which is about 1600 to 1830 meters above sea level, is run by the Zelaya family and has been passed on to the fourth generation with more than 100 years of planting experience. The family not only insists on quality, but also attaches great importance to environmental protection and sustainable management. Therefore, shading trees are planted in the garden to prevent coffee trees from being directly exposed to the sun, while maintaining soil moisture, preventing soil erosion, and providing a good habitat for birds and other organisms. Santa Clara Manor has achieved good results in COE competitions in Guatemala over the years and is a well-known star estate in Antigua.

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□ Finca Santa Clara is located in the southern slopes of the Antigua Valley, between 1600 and 1830 meters (5250 and 6000 feet), and is privileged to have one of the finest volcanic soils to produce specialty coffee. The preservation of its natural condition is a priority for the owners. The plantation is also under a very strict control of shade, allowing the coffee trees to receive the exact amount of sunshine required to produce this fine, exquisite and aromatic coffee. Shade protects the plants from direct sunlight, maintains soil health and provides habitat for birds and insects.

The farm is managed since 1988 by Ricardo Zelaya, the fourth generation producing coffee in Santa Clara. Mr. Zelaya is a founding member of APCA-Genuine Antigua Coffee Producers Association. The Zelaya family is committed to both quality and sustainability. They own other area farms and each is scrupulously managed beginning with careful selection of varietals to the close supervision of dry and wet mills. As on their farms, the family's mills are also eco-friendly. Water used in the wet processing of the cherries is drained into sedimentation tanks to prevent pollution of the local river systems and the pulp is transformed to humus by worm culture.

Hand picked fruit is processed and washed in a traditional mill with crystal clear water. This is followed by patiently sun dried for days on patios, giving each bean a distinctive blue-green color. This sun dried coffee has the highest standards of quality in Antigua. Every step in the mill is monitored constantly to maintain the quality. When the coffee is dried each sample is cupped by two expert cuppers to assure our clients the usual quality of this coffee.

□ Roasting Notes: Hard, dense and durable, this coffee can successfully be roasted across the gamut of darkness levels. To fully appreciate it, go no further that somewhat into second crack, preferably ending the roast sooner to preserve the apple and peach notes.