LImited drop: guatemala santa sofia | anaerobic pacamara
HIGHLAND COLLECTION
Whole Bean Coffee
[GWAT-AH-MAL-UH • SAN-TA • SO-FEE-UH]
Process: Anaerobic Washed
Bright and juicy. Notes of stone fruit, white chocolate sweetness, and kiwi come through in this cup.
This anaerobic washed coffee originates from the Santa Sofia farm in Oriente, Guatemala. Established in 2005 as a garden project, the farm has since expanded and provided employment opportunities for the local community. The producers emphasize quality and sustainability in their coffee cultivation practices.
At Santa Sofia, experimentation with different processing methods is an important part of their work. For this anaerobic washed coffee, the beans are depulped, washed, and fermented in a low-oxygen environment. This controlled fermentation process contributes to the coffeeʼs distinctive flavor profile.
Meet Santa Sofia, a stunning coffee from a tiny 4-hectare farm in Mataquescuintla, Guatemala, sitting at 1,500 meters above sea level.
Finca Santa Sofia isn't your typical coffee farm. Since 2005, it's been a variety garden – basically a coffee playground where they experiment with everything from Gesha to Pink Bourbon, constantly pushing boundaries with innovative processing techniques.
The coffee we're featuring is the Pacamara variety, processed using an anaerobic washed method. The cherries ferment in a sealed, oxygen-free environment before washing, creating complex, distinct flavors you simply can't get any other way.
We taste White Chocolate, Stone Fruit and Kiwi.
This cup is absolutely stunning – rich sweetness, beautiful fruit notes, and bright acidity that ties everything together perfectly.
What we love most about Santa Sofia is their commitment to community. They're not just making exceptional coffee – they're building an entire coffee-based economy, creating jobs across the whole value chain.
This is a Highland Collection release, which means once it's gone, it's gone. These small-lot coffees don't stick around long.
P.S. Want to taste it first? Stop by the shop to try it on slow bar before you commit to a bag.