Guatemala Finca Santa Ana

Unavailable About Profile Fernando Díaz at Finca Santa Ana has had great early success with his new pruning programme. He has been following a three-year pruning cycle, and this year will be the one that completes that cycle. Next year, the first trees which were pruned will have their second pruning, and on it will go. Fernando is always looking for ways to develop his farm and has been looking into experiments he would like to run with processing. Coffee processing (removing of the skin and mucilage around the parchment-covered bean) is in some ways a rudimentary process which hasn’t changed over many centuries of farming. Fernando has been looking at the wine industry with their highly scientific approach and thinking about how their rigor could be applied to coffee. He has approached a local fruit processing company whose equipment is underutilised during the coffee harvest time and organised to run some experiments during the crop. Fernando is especially interested in their stainless-steel tanks, in which he will be able to measure and control the coffee fermentation precisely. Process Traditional Washed Process Varietal Catuaí Region Pueblo Nuevo Viñas, Santa Rosa Grind Guide Cafetière A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot. Aeropress slow Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting. Filter This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta. Stovetop This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot. Aeropress fast This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress. Domestic espresso A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups. Whole beans For use in your home grinder!