Guatemala Finca El Socorro Laurina Washed
Guatemala Finca El Socorro Laurina Washed
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Characteristics
Light
Silky
Mellow, Yellow Apple
Peanut Brittle, Lemon Curd, Black Tea
Finca El Socorro
Juan Diego de la Cerda
1798 - 1890 Masl
Laurina
Washed
Guatemala Department, Guatemala
Story
Aromas of peanut brittle, cherry, and yellow plum introduce this silky cup. When sipped, we found notes of toasted pecan and cocoa nib alongside gentle yellow apple acidity. The aftertaste features black tea and lemon curd.
This uncommon varietal was first classified in the 1940s on the island of Réunion, east of Madagascar. A dwarf mutation of Bourbon, Laurina is unique in that it naturally contains about half the caffeine content of most Coffee arabica. It is also highly susceptible to leaf rust, which makes it too risky for many coffee producers to grow. We love its silky mouthfeel and mellow profile.
With a river that bisects the farm providing all the water for the wet mill, solar panels generating nearly all electricity needs, and meticulous processing performed on-site, Finca El Socorro is a model of sustainability and farm management. And 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.
