Region: Jumaytepeque, Santa Rosa (near Casillas, Jalapa), Guatemala
Producer: Jaime Sanchez (with Fernando Sanchez)
Farm: Las Flores
Variety: Field Blend
Process: Natural
Altitude: 1,885 masl
Import: Semilla
It reminds us of tiramisu with cherry juice.
This coffee comes from the Sanchez family’s Las Flores farm in the mountains of Santa Rosa, where Jaime Sanchez works alongside his father Fernando. A natural process is carefully executed by harvesting cherries at an overripe stage, measured by Brix levels, then floating and drying them on raised beds for 18–20 days with regular turning to ensure even results. Jaime’s background as an agricultural engineer has shaped a focus on soil conservation, water management, reduced pesticide use, and increased shade. This lot reflects the family’s long transition from subsistence farming to quality-driven coffee production and marks an important step toward sustained access to international markets.