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Guatemalan- Farm Direct, El Santo
Guatemalan- Farm Direct, El Santo
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"El Santo" The Saint
This Guatemalan coffee "El Santo" comes from small-scale producers in the regions of El Cerrito and Los Verdes near Fraijanes. Its name comes from the "Juanes Friars"(Jesuit Friars) , who introduced the coffee plant to Guatemala over 200 years ago. This region is home to a variety of traditional varieties including Bourbon, Typica, Catuai and Pache Comun that are cultivated by many local farmers.
We’re honored to offer this small-batch limited offering. Grown at an altitude between 1,200 and 1,700 masl in volcanic soils comprised of fresh ash from the Pacaya Volcano, as well as silt and clay which produces high nutrients in the soil. This process retains sugar levels that create a delicate and complex cup.
This small cooperative in the Fraijanes region is near Guatemala City, but it faces many of the same challenges as more remote smallholder farmers in Guatemala. Coffees for Guatemala El Santo are collected from 50 farmers within two cooperatives, who grow traditional varieties such as Bourbon and Typica. The smallholders represent an average farm size of 5 hectares each. Café El Santo, or the Saint, presents a supply chain with impeccable traceability.
San Victor Wet Mill
Finca El Santo is nestled between Los Pinos Lagoon, Cerro Redondo Volcano and Lake Amatitlan in the town of Los Verdes. This coffee farm is owned by the Molinas family since 1990. The wet mill provides direct feedback to producers upon receiving coffee cherries. This attention to quality coffee, is evident with the Guatemala El Santo.
Cup Characteristics
Cocoa, caramel, red fruits, cherry, lemon; citric acidity, clean and long aftertaste.
Region |
Fraijanes |
Growing Altitude |
1,200–1,700 masl |
Arabica Variety |
Bourbon, Typica, Pache Comun, Tekisik |
Harvest Period |
November–March |
Milling Process |
Washed, patio dried |
Aroma |
Sweet |
Flavor |
Cocoa, caramel, cherry nites |
Body |
Medium |
Acidity |
Well rounded, citrus |
All of our teas and coffees are blended in a facility that processes known allergens, including but not limited to nuts, dairy, soy, and fruits . While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are free from trace amounts of allergens.
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I am in search of light roast coffees.
This is good, but a medium. I wish you had a lighter version.
This is the perfect coffee to start the day. To me is medium body, bit sweet, not bitter at all even though I like it strong.
Eden is the best !😊
Guaremalan and so many more coffee’s are so good! Highly recommend Guatemalan or Tuscany Blend as a good medium roast!
Fantastic medium roast, very flavorful and smooth.


