Maracaturra
Washed
Finca El Socorro

Tastes Like: Nougat, Apple, Chamomile

Origin: Finca El Socorro, Palencia, Guatemala

Variety: Maracaturra

Producer: Juan Diego de la Cerda

Elevation: 1,798-1,890 masl

Process:  Washed

Farm and Producer

Juan Diego de la Cerda continues his family's coffee work at Finca El Socorro in Palencia, Guatemala. The family processes coffee at its own wet mill, keeping cultivation and preparation closely connected. This washed selection is Maracaturra, one of the distinct varieties grown on the farm.

Variety

Maracaturra combines Caturra with the large-seeded Maragogipe. It is known for large beans and can show considerable variation between selections. It is a single variety selection, rather than a blend of its two parents.

Processing

In washed processing, the fruit pulp and remaining mucilage are removed before the coffee is dried. This approach often emphasizes a defined structure and separation of flavors, while fermentation and drying choices still influence the result.