Guatemala | Finca El Socorro
Laurina Washed
Almond, Fuji Apple, Lemon Thyme
Guatemala | Finca El Socorro
Laurina Washed
Almond, Fuji Apple, Lemon Thyme
This rare cup features aromas of golden raisin and rosewater. When sipped, we noted a silky body with notes of Fuji apple, almond, and pear. Nougaty sweetness is balanced by Rainier cherry acidity, finishing with an herbal note reminiscent of lemon thyme.
Producer: Juan Diego de la Cerda
Farm: Finca El Socorro
Region: Guatemala Department, Guatemala
Altitude: 1,798-1,890 masl | 5,900-6,200 feet
Varietal: Laurina
Process: Washed
Roast: Light
Notes: Almond, Fuji Apple, Lemon Thyme
This uncommon varietal was first classified in the 1940s on the island of Réunion, east of Madagascar. A dwarf mutation of Bourbon, Laurina is unique in that it naturally contains about half the caffeine content of most Coffea arabica. It is also highly susceptible to leaf rust, which makes it too risky for many coffee producers to grow.
With a river that bisects the farm providing all the water for the wet mill, solar panels generating nearly all electricity needs, and meticulous processing performed on-site, Finca El Socorro is a model of sustainability and farm management. And with four First Place finishes in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence since 2007, the quality of Juan Diego de la Cerda's coffee speaks for itself.
See the sights from our February 2023 visit to Finca El Socorro on our blog.