El Socorro

Summary

A washed-process single origin coffee from Finca El Socorro, owned by Juan Diego de la Cerda, located near Palencia in the Guatemala Department. Grown at 1540-1860 meters above sea level, this Maracaturra variety is a hybrid of Maragogype and Caturra. The lot scored 93 points from Coffee Review in 2023, with tasting notes of pomegranate, graham cracker, tangerine, baking chocolate, and cedar. The flavour profile is described as spiced apple, clementine, and s'more. The farm has a long history of Cup of Excellence wins and uses on-site processing with multiple drying techniques including patio, shade, and mechanical drying.

Details

Format

Bean

Decaffeinated

No

Cupping score

93

Producer

Juan Diego de la Cerda

Altitude

1540 - 1860 m.a.s.l

Variety

Maracaturra

Notes

Clementine, Chocolate, Apple

The roaster

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

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