Catalan de Las Mercedes Bundle
Experience the versatility of the Catalan farm with this bundle.
This bundle features Nico’s refined Red Bourbon, a silky medium roast classic with stone fruit sweetness, alongside the adventurous "Cat Nat." A rare find for the region, the Natural process is a syrupy outlier bursting with candy-like fruitiness.
From familiar morning comforts to bold and expressive treats, this duo showcases the exceptional craft and evolving profiles that make our Catalan relationship so special.
Bundle includes Catalan Natural & Catalan Red Bourbon in 300g.
Pickup available at Wagstaff Roastery
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Catalan de Las Mercedes Bundle
Whole bean
Wagstaff Roastery
50 Wagstaff Drive
Toronto ON M4L 3W9
Canada
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Varietal
Bourbon & Red Bourbon
Process
Natural & Washed
Altitude
1800 - 2200m
Origin
San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango,
People & Place
Nicholas Hammond, Catalan de Las Mercedes
Located in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala, Nicholas Hammond became the owner of his family farm, Catalan de Las Mercedes, at a young age. A student of modern agronomy with a degree in agricultural engineering, he is admired for his expert processing methods and for separating each lot by variety.
Co-Founder, Andy Wilkin met Nico as a judge during the Cup of Excellence Guatemala. He was instantly impressed by his coffees, and since 2012 our relationship has been extremely collaborative.
This coffee features the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal, which helps to assure environmentally and socially responsible production and harvesting practices. The seal is awarded to farms and forestlands that meet the rigorous criteria of the Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Agriculture Standard or the Forest Stewardship Council. Find out more at ra.org.
The Land
San Martin Jilotepeque, Guatemala
San Martin Jilotepeque is a small municipality in the Chimaltenango department of Guatemala. The subtropical highland climate includes a volcanic landscape, high mountain ranges, and nutrient-rich soil, making it an exceptional agricultural region.
Alongside coffee you will find diverse agriculture, including cotton, sugarcane, bananas, and an increasing amount of cardamom being grown and harvested.
Supporting The Catalan Education Center
The Catalan Education Centre is a place where children are nurtured while their parents make their living. It has allowed Catalan to receive the entire family unit without long periods of separation, especially during the harvest.
We are proud to support this operation led by Angi and Nicholas Hammond by funding all of its educational costs, including teacher wages.
Brew Methods & Recommendations
A roast-specific recipe is in the works — usually ready two weeks after each coffee release. Our brew guides are built on the same principles as our recipes. Start here, dial in your grind, and check back for more nuance.
Drip
Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 20g
Water: 320g
Temperature: 30 seconds off the boil
Grind Size: Universal Medium
Brew Time: 3:15-3:30 minutes
Espresso
Ratio: 1:2
Coffee: 20g
Water: 40g
Brew Time: 27 seconds
Rest Period: Min. 7 days
Immersion
Brewer: French Press
Ratio: 1:15
Coffee: 30g
Water: 450g
Temperature: 30 seconds off the boil
Grind Size: Universal Medium
Brew Time: 4 minutes