LA COLINA

For the fourth season, we are sharing coffee from Antonio Medina, whose La Colina estate has become a favourite feature of our Guatemalan portfolio.

Perfect for both espresso and filter, this washed Caturra lot offers smooth, balanced sweetness. Notes of baked apple, toffee, and pecan are made for Autumn.

THE CUP
Our washed coffees from La Colina are always well balanced and full of character. This season, expect notes of baked apple, nougat, and pecan. The profile has high sweetness and soft acidity, with smooth milk chocolate flavour that lingers as it cools.

THE FARM
Located in San Martín Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, La Colina - The Hill - is named for the steep elevations of the area. Antonio is the third generation of his family to farm here, and began by planting by grains and pulses. However, he told us that it has always been his dream to farm coffee, and in 1991, the first coffee tree was planted.

Slowly but surely, Antonio increased the number of trees and the production capacity of La Colina. Nine years ago, Antonio built his own processing facilities, and with his focus on quality rather than quantity, he has achieved excellent rankings in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence competition.

The coffee grows within a beautiful landscape of oak, cypress, and pine. The farm benefits from multiple streams, with fresh water for irrigation and processing. Only one quarter of his farm is planted with coffee, while the rest remains native forest, certified by the National Institution of Protection of Forests.

THE PROCESS
Using spring water from the farm, this lot was fully washed, then sun-dried on patios. Consistent sunshine during harvest allows even drying of coffee and the clean richness we love in our Guatemalan portfolio.