Guatemala 17 Whole Bean Coffee 5lb. - Fairly Traded, Naturally Shade Grown

Full Body, Single Origin, Complex Flavor Profile There are several water springs located on La Conchita farm that help provide adequate moisture during the dry season and have also provided the energy to run the coffee mill throughout the years. The region’s rich soil, adequate rainfall and high altitude combine to create favorable conditions for producing an excellent quality coffee. This estate, known and respected for decades, is currently owned and operated by the Martin family and is what produces this fine Guatemala 17 blend. Every food item in your kitchen started its life on a farm somewhere. Farms are the source of our daily nourishment. Javataza coffee is committed to sourcing sustainable coffees from responsible coffee farmers. Our source coffee farms provide habitat for wildlife, are nature friendly, and a safe, healthy environment for our workers.

• Fairly Traded. With employees and partners on the ground in Central America, we are able to be a full farm-to-cup coffee company. This enables quality control and best farming practices while ensuring that the farmers are getting paid well for their product. We are sold on this direct trade, farm to cup coffee model because it guarantees long-term sustainability for us and the farmer.
• 100% Arabica Beans. Arabica provide our coffee with superior flavor and bold aroma. We never skimp on the quality of the beans that we use.
• Shade Grown. Shade grown coffee has long been known to be a method of sustainably producing coffee within the existing ecosystem. Shade trees provide lots of nutrients to the coffee plants and surrounding soil. The shade trees have the added benefit of protecting the coffee plants from frost.
• Single Origin Guatemalan Coffee. We have long term relationships with all of our Guatemalan Farms. We are motivated to see that all farmers are cared for and will be sustainably farming in the long term.
• 100% Natural Coffee | Non GMO, chemical and additive free.