We love coffee from Antigua Guatemala for its year-over-year consistency in quality. This lot from Finca Santa Cruz is a shining example of the balanced chocolate and citrus notes we love about Antiguan coffee. Bright, round, and sweet, the Guatemala Santa Cruz is a beautifully balanced coffee. Orange zest hits the palate first, rounding out into the buttery sweetness of shortbread. The finish leaves the candy-like zing of Smarties lingering in your senses. 

Owned by Regina Ponce De Leal, but managed by Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora and Beneficio Bella Vista, Finca Santa Cruz applies sustainable farming practices that eliminate the need for pesticides and fertilisers. They keep the soil on the farm incredibly healthy by planting nitrogen-fixing trees throughout the rows of coffee, as well as utilising locally produced manure, courtesy of the owner’s horses and goats. The coffee plants, tended to by Luis Pedro's team, are harvested and brought to Bella Vista for processing - ensuring the coffee is handled with the utmost care throughout all stages, from seed to export. 

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