Guatemala - Finca Santa Clara

Farm: Finca Santa Clara
Type: 100% Bourbon
Processing: Thoroughly washed and dried in greenhouses
Altitude: 1600 - 1830 meters above sea level
Owner: Ricardo Zelaya and family
City: Antigua
Region: Antigua Valley
Country: Guatemala
Total size of the farm: 100 hectares
Area cultivated with coffee: 100 hectares
Awards: Guatemala COE: #6, 2012; #18, 2010; #21, 2009; #3, 2001

Additional information:

This Rubin coffee is hand-picked by expert workers who are highly paid for their skill in selecting only the ripest beans. This special care is taken to obtain the best possible coffee.

The royal family is committed to continuity and quality. The process begins with selecting the appropriate coffee variety for cultivation, followed by meticulous care and continuous monitoring of the fruit. This coffee is grown in the shade, protecting it from direct sunlight, thus preserving soil fertility and creating a suitable environment for birds and worms. The tools used are environmentally friendly, minimizing river pollution.

 

The owner pledged to renovate and ensure the cultivation of high-quality varieties and experiment with different processing methods from the outset. This resulted in the production of various coffee types using different processing techniques. He is also constructing a larger greenhouse to accommodate a greater quantity of coffee, as this drying method yields higher quality coffee. Furthermore, he is building a laboratory to better control the quality of the coffee processing.

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