Guatemala El Socorro - Washed Java

Butterscotch. Caramel. Melon.

250g pack whole bean ship within 24 hours
100% specialty arabica coffee beans only
April Coffee Roasters' coffee beans are at their peak 2 to 3 weeks after roasting

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The Story:

El Socorro—began its journey under the stewardship of Antonio López Colom, whose early work laid the foundation for a legacy that would span generations. It wasn’t until 1960, however, that the farm truly came back into the Colom family’s fold. Mario De La Cerda and his wife, María Colom, secured the family’s legacy by purchasing a vast expanse of land composed of three distinct properties: El Socorro, San Guayabá, and Rio Arriba. Their acquisition marked a reunion of the family with the land that had once been theirs. Yet, it was their son, Juan De La Cerda Colom, who brought coffee to the farm. With a vision to plant coffee, Juan's father gave him permission, but with a stern warning: "Never become indebted." Heeding this advice, Juan established coffee cultivation in 1980, carefully balancing the farm’s growth with fiscal responsibility. It was a decision that would safeguard the family’s legacy and prepare the way for the next generation.

In 1999, Diego De La Cerda, the third generation to oversee El Socorro, took the helm and began to make transformative changes. His focus extended beyond cultivation—he modernized the farm’s coffee processing techniques, ensuring that each bean harvested was treated with the utmost care and expertise. Today, El Socorro is renowned for its range of coffee varietals cultivated on the farm, and exports its exquisite harvests to ove clients across the world. What sets El Socorro apart is not only its dedication to producing exceptional coffee but also its commitment to the land and its people. The farm sits at a high altitude, a key factor in the quality of its coffee, and has maintained its traditional shade-grown methods. Native trees, preserved to protect the biodiversity of the region, provide the perfect environment for coffee plants to flourish. This innercropping protects the soil from harmful erosion and maintains the microbiome that lies just underneath the roots. This attention to detail, commitment to the earth, and a drive for excellence has put El Socorro on the map time and time again.

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