In order to conserve water, Hacienda Sonora only produces honey and natural processed coffee. These processes save a lot of water compared to the commonly used washed process, but they require a lot more work in the form of constant and meticulous monitoring to ensure the coffee dries correctly. Although, when done correctly, such as this lot of SL28, the results are incredible.

Hacienda Sonora prides itself on supporting and empowering their employees as they believe employees form the foundation for a quality farm. This includes providing housing for their employees’ families, along with covering some amenities, and in-turn the employees provide their energy, mutual respect, and local-insight. Happy farmers make for great coffee!

Part of what makes this specific lot so exciting is the variety SL28. In the 1930’s the Kenyan government was searching for coffee varieties that would be able to provide high quality results while being resistant to plant disease and leaf-rust. Scott Labs, the SL in SL28, selected this as one of the winners and the coffee soon became one of the most widely grown in all of Kenya with incredible results. Fast-forward to the 21st century and farmers in South America have begun planting this variety on their farms with similarly delicious effects.

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About Daniel Orantes
Growing up on the farm, Daniel Orantes has known the in’s and out’s of farming since he was just a kid, helping his family with farm chores after walking the 5km path from school. When Daniel was young the farm was run by his grandparents, farming coffee alongside other horticulture such as beans, corn, and wheat. It wasn’t until Daniel’s father passed away that the family decided to dedicate the entire farm to coffee. This was alongside acquiring new land nearby, expanding the farm to 3.5 hectares of coffee growing space, including a small forest with a mixture of native trees.

Now Daniel is fully focused on producing specialty coffee, spending his time learning to be able to grow and process better and better coffee. This washed lot that we’ve brought in today is a perfect example of the quality and taste profile you can achieve from skilled Guatemalan producers and we are excited to be able to share it with you!

Cosmic Candy is a great example of a coffee comprising of a balanced profile with deep fruit flavours and high level of sweetness.

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In the Yukro washing station, the coffees are washed and mechanically depulped, then soaked overnight. After fermentation, coffee is dried for 6 to 8 hours a day during 6 to 8 days on raised beds, with frequent turning for even drying. 

The area of Wanja Kersa is characterized by high rainfall distributed across the whole growing season, the harvest season usually goes from mid October to late January and the farms are located in altitudes that range from 1800 – 2200 masl. The community’s main source of income is coffee, which they grow on very small farms ranging from 0.1 to 2 hectares. Wanja Kersa’s producers intercrop using false banana trees and maize for shade, selecting based on the age of the coffee plant and its other needs. Their soil is a highly fertile sandy loam with good water retention and drainage. It’s self-sufficient with proper planting practices and doesn’t require fertilizer to produce spectacular quality. 

The farmers of Koba belong to the Oromo people and speak Oromo. They maintain certain ancestral customs and have a quiet lifestyle built almost entirely around coffee farming. Many families here struggle with lack of electricity and drinking-water access. Despite the difficulties life brings in Wanja Kersa, the producers here are recognized by the specialty coffee world for their great dedication, ancestral coffee wisdom, and phenomenal quality.

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We retail this coffee in 227G/2LB/5LB/50G SAMPLER

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