Don Rafa - 16oz

16oz bag ~ 32 cups ~ 2 weeks 

Our Don Rafa is a small, dense bean, medium-roasted, from a shade-grown farm in the Guatemalan highlands. Each cherry is hand-picked and patio-dried under the Guatemalan sun, a traditional method that enhances their natural sweetness. The volcanic soil, elevation, and natural shade create a slower ripening process, bringing out a sweetness and complexity you won't find in conventional coffee. This year's harvest is creamy and smooth, with notes of chocolate, red berries, and peach, our signature house coffee.

About the Farm: The Ventura family has been farming coffee for five generations near the Pacaya volcano, where volcanic ash continuously enriches the soil with minerals, creating ideal conditions for rich, distinctive specialty coffee. They also work with smaller local farmers, sharing knowledge and resources to help them reach their maximum potential.

Sustainability Efforts: The coffee is shade-grown under native canopy trees, with a targeted irrigation system that creates ideal micro-conditions for every crop. The family has invested in a state-of-the-art wet mill that uses 90% less water than a traditional mill and partners with Guatemala's INAB reforestation program to protect the surrounding ecosystem.

*Our beans are oil-free and auto-machine friendly

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Other Details
SCA Score: 85+ (Specialty Grade)
Producer: Rafael and Elena Ventura
Net Weight: 1 pound (16oz/454g)
Ingredients: 100% Arabica Coffee, Strictly Hard Bean, Specialty grade.