CHRISTMAS COFFEE

Francisco Morales has dedicated decades to growing exceptional coffee in Guatemala's renowned Huehuetenango region. Inspired by his grandfather, he began his journey at a young age and established his own farm in 1977 after raising 9,000 coffee seedlings. Situated near La Democracia, close to the Mexican border, the farm benefits from a distinctive microclimate where warm air meets cool mountain nights. These conditions, combined with Francisco's experience and dedication to quality, create an ideal environment for producing outstanding Arabica coffee.
Walking the estate and processing facilities, it becomes instantly clear that the level of execution is in another league; with meticulous lot separation, different processing styles, huge wooden wine crates and anaerobic tanks all visible. Like us, Mauricio is driven by a desire to reduce his environmental impact, using rainwater for his washed process coffee and reusing the skin of the coffee cherries after they are pulped to produce cascara.

The terroir has an ideal combination of clay and volcanic soils, producing coffees with character and complexity. Most lots are grown under shade and across the farm cypress and pine help provide habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.