Guatemala Huehuetenango Jolimex
This microlot produced by 3 small farmers in the Jolimex region of San Pedro Necta delivers a lush body akin to a high quality chocolate bar. Its balanced body and acidity make it the perfect sipping coffee. True North is proud to be the only roaster in the Pacific Northwest offering Jolimex to our customers.
Plum, Caramel, Raw Sugar
Started as a cooperative project between Byron Benavente and Bella Vista mill, this project supporting small producers in the San Pedro Necta region in Huehuetenango, Guatemala began with 7 smallholders. In 2015, the cooperative grew to 15 small producers, then expanded further in 2017 to 35, and 46 producers and families as of 2019. Producers in Jolimex continue to produce outstanding coffees despite the effects of climate change on the region. Varietals from this region include Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai.
Specifications
- Country: Guatemala
- Elevation: 1700 m.a.s.l.
- Process: Sun Dried
- Region: Huehuetenango
- Varietal: Bourbon and Caturra and Catuai
Flavors
This microlot produced by 3 small farmers in the Jolimex region of San Pedro Necta delivers a lush body akin to a high quality chocolate bar. Its balanced body and acidity make it the perfect sipping coffee. True North is proud to be the only roaster in the Pacific Northwest offering Jolimex to our customers.
Plum, Caramel, Raw Sugar
Started as a cooperative project between Byron Benavente and Bella Vista mill, this project supporting small producers in the San Pedro Necta region in Huehuetenango, Guatemala began with 7 smallholders. In 2015, the cooperative grew to 15 small producers, then expanded further in 2017 to 35, and 46 producers and families as of 2019. Producers in Jolimex continue to produce outstanding coffees despite the effects of climate change on the region. Varietals from this region include Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai.
Sourcing and Processing Information
This microlot produced by 3 small farmers in the Jolimex region of San Pedro Necta delivers a lush body akin to a high quality chocolate bar. Its balanced body and acidity make it the perfect sipping coffee. True North is proud to be the only roaster in the Pacific Northwest offering Jolimex to our customers.
Plum, Caramel, Raw Sugar
Started as a cooperative project between Byron Benavente and Bella Vista mill, this project supporting small producers in the San Pedro Necta region in Huehuetenango, Guatemala began with 7 smallholders. In 2015, the cooperative grew to 15 small producers, then expanded further in 2017 to 35, and 46 producers and families as of 2019. Producers in Jolimex continue to produce outstanding coffees despite the effects of climate change on the region. Varietals from this region include Bourbon, Yellow Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai.