{"title":"Bright \u0026 Lively Whole Bean Coffee","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"guatemala-finca-santa-clara-acatenango","title":"Guatemala Finca Santa Clara","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAll of our coffees are shipped whole bean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medina family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialty Grade 1 (SHB) Micro-lot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinca Santa Clara is located in the Acatenango region of Guatemala and sits at 1460 masl, that’s just over 5400 feet in height. It is nestled between three volcanoes: Vulcans Acatenengo, Agua and Fuego. The farm is about 19 miles SW of Antigua and about 45 miles SW of Guatemala City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe family has been farming coffee for over 100 years. They have about 500 hectares in total for coffee farming. That’s about 1200 acres in gringo speak. Of that, about 250 hectares (625 acres) encompasses Fincas Tehuya, El Balsamo and this offering, Santa Clara. The family also produces avocado, macadamia nuts and honey for selling at the local markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThey are producing many coffee varietals: Caturra, Tekesic, Gesha, Castillo, Venecia, Marsellesa, Icatu, Bourbon, Bourbon 300, and Castillo varieties. The Icatu and Castillo are rust resistant which is good since this leaf rust called La Roya is harmful to coffee plants. It can also be lethal if it gets out of control. La roya is a fungus that travels through the air so it can move from one plant to another as well as one farm to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBeing near three volcanoes can produce rich soil but they also have a local tree called the chalum to help provide shade. Volcanic rich soil can sometimes be very hot, radiating heat upward so shade can be essential for healthy coffee tree growth. The chalum trees also produce good amounts of nitrogen which are very nutritious for the soil, therefore allowing the coffee trees to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe chalum tree along with macadamia trees and another local tree called the Grabilaya tree are also used for shade. Some coffee trees prefer total shade, some prefer total sun and some prefer a mixture of both. The property also has a good number of pine and cypress trees. 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The farm sits at 1518 masl (5000 feet) near Vulcans Agua, Fuego and Acatenengo, is 49 hectares (about 122 acres) and is about 25 miles SW of Guatemala City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFinca Santa Inés was originally part of Finca El Potrero and is located in the Panchoy Valley. Today it is known as Valle de Antigua. We had their coffee in 2017, 2019 and now in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIsa and her team are doing things perfectly! Micro lots generally score higher (86+), are cleaner in flavor and have more clarity. Included in their offerings in the near future will be honey process coffees and naturals! We are so looking forward to more great coffees such as these from great people!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThey produce Tekesic, Caturra, Bourbon, Bourbon 300 and Gesha among other varietals. They also produce avocados to sell at the local market.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troubadour Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":47962432078052,"sku":null,"price":26.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":47962432110820,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8035\/6068\/files\/1guatemala-antigua-finca-santa-ines-origin-header.webp?v=1772092318"},{"product_id":"kenya-nyeri-gachatha-washed-coffee","title":"Kenya Nyeri Gachatha Washed Coffee","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom our friends at Falcon Coffees in the UK and Austin.  Sourced from the Nyeri region in Central Kenya, this coffee is produced at Gachatha Factory, a washing station located in Karundu within Tetu Subcounty on the slopes of the Aberdare Range. The area’s fertile volcanic soils and elevated terrain—ranging between 1,800 and 2,100 meters above sea level—provide ideal conditions for cultivating high-quality Arabica coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEstablished in 1963, the same year Kenya gained independence, Gachatha Factory has long been a part of the country’s coffee heritage. Originally operating under the Giant Tetu Farmers’ Cooperative, it became independent in 1999 with the formation of the Gachatha Farmers’ Cooperative Society. Today, the cooperative brings together more than 1,500 active smallholder farmers, each contributing carefully grown coffee cherries from small plots of land. These producers are encouraged to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that minimize environmental impact while preserving quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe coffee is composed of a blend of well-known Kenyan varieties, including SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSL28, originally selected in the 1930s, is especially valued for its drought tolerance and complex, sweet profile with wine-like undertones. SL34, another historic selection, is admired for its rich body and balanced acidity, though it requires careful management due to its susceptibility to disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRuiru 11 offers high yields and strong disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProcessing at Gachatha follows the fully washed method, a technique that emphasizes clarity and precision in the final cup. After being handpicked at peak ripeness, cherries are delivered to the factory, where they are sorted to remove defects before pulping. The beans, still coated in mucilage, are then fermented in concrete tanks for 12 to 24 hours, depending on temperature conditions. Following fermentation, they are thoroughly washed in fresh water—often sourced from nearby rivers—and may be soaked for up to 24 hours during peak harvest periods. This additional soaking step is believed to enhance the coffee’s brightness and overall cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDrying takes place on raised beds, where the parchment is spread evenly and turned regularly to ensure consistent moisture reduction. Workers carefully manage exposure to sun and shade, covering the coffee during the hottest hours and protecting it at night. Depending on weather conditions, drying can take anywhere from 5 to 21 days before the coffee is fully stabilized and ready for milling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTasting Notes: cherry, sweet pineapple, lime\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troubadour Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":49114543358180,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":49114543390948,"sku":null,"price":39.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8035\/6068\/files\/1kenya-nyeri-coffee-cherries-ripening.webp?v=1781567148"},{"product_id":"rwanda-kinini-village","title":"Rwanda Kinini Village","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom our friends at Crop to Cup Coffee. “Kinini” translates loosely as “this big thing right here,” an apt name for one of the most ambitious and unconventional coffee projects we’ve encountered. Founded in 2014 by Jacqueline Turner, it began by leasing unused land, distributing free seedlings, and paying farmers for several years while trees matured. Once production began, farmers retained 100% of cherry payments and earned quality bonuses, with centralized processing at the Kinini washing station providing consistency, traceability, and access to market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, Kinini brings together hundreds of smallholder farmers north of Kigali, roughly 85% of them women. Gender equity training—led by Seraphina, Kinini’s farmer liaison—led to the formation of women-led sub-groups within Kinini Village, the farms closest to the washing station. These groups organize collectively, reinvest premiums into their farms, and advocate for shared needs within the cooperative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTasting Notes: Cola, black tea, honey, tamarind, lemon, caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Troubadour Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":49118684840164,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":49118684872932,"sku":null,"price":33.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8035\/6068\/files\/1rwanda-kinini-village-coffee-origin.webp?v=1781566880"}],"url":"https:\/\/troubadourcoffeeroasters.com\/collections\/bright-lively-whole-bean-coffee.oembed","provider":"Troubadour Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}