A classic cup from Huehuetenango: aromas of cane sugar and milk chocolate, clementine acidity, and sweet notes of almond brittle and raisin. The silky body resolves into a finish of cocoa powder and chamomile. Details Producer: Renardo Ovalle Vides Farm: Vides58Region: HuehuetenangoAltitude: 1,800 masl | 5,906 feetVarietal: Bourbon, Caturra, San RamonProcess: WashedRoast: MediumNotes: Milk Chocolate, Almond Brittle, Clementine The Story Vides58 is a third-generation coffee producer operating a growing network of farms in Huehuetenango. This washed lot comes from one of the recent additions to their family of farms, purchased in 2017 from Angel de Leon. Direct Trade In 1958, a full-time doctor named Jorge Vides founded Finca La Bolsa, a coffee plantation in La Libertad, Huehuetenango. He worked five days a week visiting patients around the country, but began cultivating Bourbon and Caturra as a hobby. His passion for healthcare led him to become Director of the National Hospital of Huehuetenango, which bears his name today. And in 1980, he founded an elementary school to serve the children of workers on the farm and from the neighboring communities. Today, Jorge's daughter, Maria Elena Vides, manages day to day operations with her son Renardo. Vides58 aims to achieve sustainability in three areas: Social: working together with neighboring communities to support the development of the region. Agricultural: agronomists teach local farmers good agronomic practices, with environmentally-friendly priorities based on Rainforest Alliance standards. Environmental: conservation of ecosystems by protecting wildlife, efficient use of water, and avoiding deforestation.
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