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La Bolsa - Guatemala
€14.50
La Bolsa Guatemala. Caturra, Bourbon. Washed.
Every bean has a story
Finca La Bolsa is a beautiful farm managed by Maria Elena Vides. It is located in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, at an altitude ranging between 1,300 and 1,600 meters above sea level. The farm was established in 1958 by Jorge Vides, the current family's grandfather. He purchased the land covered in forests and began cultivating Bourbon and Caturra coffee varieties. Despite being a full-time doctor, Jorge's true passion lay in farming. His dedication to healthcare led him to become the Director of the National Hospital of Huehuetenango, which now bears his name. His commitment extended beyond coffee, as he founded a school on the farm in 1980, which is still operational and recognised by the Ministry of Education. In 2001, the second and third generations took over, focusing exclusively on producing specialty coffee.
Finca La Bolsa employs 10 permanent workers and between 80 to 100 temporary workers each trimester. The farm spans 108 hectares. The main challenges they face in coffee production include climate change, fluctuating fertilizer prices, and a significant decrease in available labour. These factors create a challenging environment where meticulous planning and execution are essential for success. Future investments include separating the productive matrix by coffee variety to increase yield while maintaining high quality. Additionally, the farm is enhancing biodiversity by planting more trees.
Social and environmental responsibility is integral to Finca La Bolsa's operations. The farm supports four community schools, provides scholarships for coffee specialization, and manages several tree-planting projects.
The farm produces approximately 152,000 kilograms of green coffee annually, with the harvest occurring between December and April. The lot consists of a blend of Caturra and Bourbon varieties. Coffee cultivation is carefully managed, with the picking season varying according to altitude. The teams introduces new coffee plants typically between April and June, aligning with the first rains of the season.
Coffee processing at Finca La Bolsa is a meticulous process aiming at ensuring high quality. The team manually picks the coffee based on maturity and Brix levels. After a 24-hour pre-fermentation period in the picking bags, they weighs, sort, de-pulp, and ferment the coffee for 15 to 24 hours, depending on the climate. The drying process lasts 15 to 18 days. During this time the team regularly moves the coffee to ensure even drying. After processing, the team stores the coffee in nylon bags at the farm's warehouse before transporting it to the dry mill, in order to meticulously track it for traceability purposes.
Water management is conducted with efficiency and sustainability in mind. Irrigation is only used in the nursery, with minimal water consumption per plant. For coffee processing, the farm uses and reuses water, treating it through filters and natural barriers before reintroducing it to the crops.
Pest and disease management is proactive, with regular monitoring to prevent outbreaks. The farm uses a flower index to predict plant susceptibility based on weather conditions. The traceability of the coffee is meticulous, with every step from cultivation to export recorded in a software system that logs specific hours and dates.
Finca La Bolsa does not produce any other crops. The impact of climate change, particularly in temperature and rain distribution, has led to the development of a flowering index that guides farm activities. Financially, the farm faces challenges due to rising production costs, labour shortages, and inflation. To stay competitive, the farm focuses on high-quality production in its middle and high-altitude areas while increasing productivity in lower-altitude areas using resistant coffee varieties.
This is our only coffee from Guatemala, but if you enjoy X coffees, we recommend you give our Aricha, a try!
Every bean has a story
Finca La Bolsa is a beautiful farm managed by Maria Elena Vides. It is located in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, at an altitude ranging between 1,300 and 1,600 meters above sea level. The farm was established in 1958 by Jorge Vides, the current family's grandfather. He purchased the land covered in forests and began cultivating Bourbon and Caturra coffee varieties. Despite being a full-time doctor, Jorge's true passion lay in farming. His dedication to healthcare led him to become the Director of the National Hospital of Huehuetenango, which now bears his name. His commitment extended beyond coffee, as he founded a school on the farm in 1980, which is still operational and recognised by the Ministry of Education. In 2001, the second and third generations took over, focusing exclusively on producing specialty coffee.
Finca La Bolsa
Finca La Bolsa employs 10 permanent workers and between 80 to 100 temporary workers each trimester. The farm spans 108 hectares. The main challenges they face in coffee production include climate change, fluctuating fertilizer prices, and a significant decrease in available labour. These factors create a challenging environment where meticulous planning and execution are essential for success. Future investments include separating the productive matrix by coffee variety to increase yield while maintaining high quality. Additionally, the farm is enhancing biodiversity by planting more trees.
Social and environmental responsibility is integral to Finca La Bolsa's operations. The farm supports four community schools, provides scholarships for coffee specialization, and manages several tree-planting projects.
The farm produces approximately 152,000 kilograms of green coffee annually, with the harvest occurring between December and April. The lot consists of a blend of Caturra and Bourbon varieties. Coffee cultivation is carefully managed, with the picking season varying according to altitude. The teams introduces new coffee plants typically between April and June, aligning with the first rains of the season.
Coffee Processing
Coffee processing at Finca La Bolsa is a meticulous process aiming at ensuring high quality. The team manually picks the coffee based on maturity and Brix levels. After a 24-hour pre-fermentation period in the picking bags, they weighs, sort, de-pulp, and ferment the coffee for 15 to 24 hours, depending on the climate. The drying process lasts 15 to 18 days. During this time the team regularly moves the coffee to ensure even drying. After processing, the team stores the coffee in nylon bags at the farm's warehouse before transporting it to the dry mill, in order to meticulously track it for traceability purposes.
Water management is conducted with efficiency and sustainability in mind. Irrigation is only used in the nursery, with minimal water consumption per plant. For coffee processing, the farm uses and reuses water, treating it through filters and natural barriers before reintroducing it to the crops.
Pest and disease management is proactive, with regular monitoring to prevent outbreaks. The farm uses a flower index to predict plant susceptibility based on weather conditions. The traceability of the coffee is meticulous, with every step from cultivation to export recorded in a software system that logs specific hours and dates.
Finca La Bolsa does not produce any other crops. The impact of climate change, particularly in temperature and rain distribution, has led to the development of a flowering index that guides farm activities. Financially, the farm faces challenges due to rising production costs, labour shortages, and inflation. To stay competitive, the farm focuses on high-quality production in its middle and high-altitude areas while increasing productivity in lower-altitude areas using resistant coffee varieties.
This is our only coffee from Guatemala, but if you enjoy X coffees, we recommend you give our Aricha, a try!
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Tasting notes
Just like a vanilla caramel nougat bar! The caramel and vanilla flavors, combined with the nougat notes, provide a smooth, creamy sweetness, while the white grape and orange undertones add a bright, fruity contrast. The dark chocolate finish brings a rich, bittersweet note, perfectly balancing the sweetness, while the syrupy body gives it a rich, luxurious mouthfeel.
Just like a vanilla caramel nougat bar! The caramel and vanilla flavors, combined with the nougat notes, provide a smooth, creamy sweetness, while the white grape and orange undertones add a bright, fruity contrast. The dark chocolate finish brings a rich, bittersweet note, perfectly balancing the sweetness, while the syrupy body gives it a rich, luxurious mouthfeel.
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Beans:
Whole Beans 250g
- Whole Beans 250g
- Whole Beans 1kg
- Ground for Espresso 250g
- Ground for Filter - Hand Brew 250g
- Ground for Filter - Cafetiere 250g
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