Guatemala Del Valle
Producer: Marvin Carias
Region: Jalapa, Fraijanes
Altitude: 1600-1700 masl
Coffee varieties: Bourbon, Caturra
Process: Washed
Drying: Sun dried on patio
Cupping notes: Pear, Date, Vanilla
Cupping score: 85
In 2022, we came across some great coffee from various small farm holding lots in the Del Valle (valley) region of Jalapa, just outside of Guatemala city. Initially, we bought a few pallets but it proved to be very popular, so with the 2023 harvest we bought a full container and it became immensely popular.
Due to its success with our customers, we decided to take a leap and venture over to Guatemala to deepen our relationship with the farmers at origin. So for the 2024 harvest Brock & Pa Head Roaster & Greenbean Buyer went to Guatemala to see Marvin Carias who oversees Del Valle in the Jalapa region of Guatemala. This beautiful region is distinct from other growing regions of Guatemala, it boasts pine forests scattered across a mountainous landscape, teeming with birds and wildlife. Producers in this region typically sell cherry to centralized wet mills, which carefully conserve water resources in the area.
Marvin is strict about accepting only the ripest cherry when buying coffees from his neighbors. The farmers that work with Marvin are small producers from the area and this blend is traceable to the farm level. The coffees are then processed carefully on drying patios overlooking the wooded landscape.
Bryan Sweeney (verified owner) –
Giving it time and enjoying it!