Single Origin Coffee Beans - Guatemala Santa Rosa Valley

This seasonal pick comes from the Santa Rosa Valley in south-central Guatemala, a region beautifully shaped by rolling hills, mineral-rich volcanic soils, and elevations reaching 1,450 metres above sea level. Benefiting from high altitudes, abundant rainfall, and an exceptional diversity of microclimates, the conditions in the valley allow the coffee to mature more slowly. This coffee is harvested at the Santa Ileana Farm, a distinguished member of the Cooperativa Integral Agrícola Nueva Esperanza del Bosque (CONEBOSQUE). The cooperative is deeply committed to strengthening the social and economic sustainability of local farming communities, ensuring that agricultural excellence translates into community stability. At Santa Ileana, coffee is grown under a diverse canopy of native shade trees across more than 40 hectares. This traditional shade-grown system supports local bird populations, pollinators, and beneficial insects, creating a natural pest-management system that significantly reduces the need for chemical inputs. Beyond biodiversity, the shade canopy creates a cooler, more stable growing environment. This naturally slows the maturation of the coffee cherries, allowing the beans to develop greater density and more complex, concentrated flavor profiles. In the cup, this coffee offers a beautifully creamy body with exceptionally high sweetness and a clean, well-balanced finish. It is a comforting and indulgent coffee, characterized by rich flavor notes of maple syrup, vanilla, and raisin.