Catalan Natural - Guatemala
We don’t pick favourites, but our roaster does. This fruit bomb is Tiff’s most beloved brew, oozing with syrupy red fruit notes and wonderfully heavy on the palate. The type of coffee you bring to a house party.
Like everything from Catalan, the lots keep improving and this juicy and expressive natural is no exception. The sun is out, we’re seeking adventure, and Cat Nat is our muse.
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Catalan Natural - Guatemala
300g / Whole bean
Wagstaff Roastery
50 Wagstaff Drive
Toronto ON M4L 3W9
Canada
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Varietal
Bourbon
Process
Natural
Altitude
1,800 - 2,200m
Origin
San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala
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
Drip
Flavours of blueberry pie and raspberries. Medium acidity, high sweetness and full body.
Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 20g
Water: 320g
Brew Time: 3 - 4 mins
Rest Period: 7 days
Espresso
Flavours of raspberry and lemon tart. Medium-high acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.
Ratio: 1:2.5
Coffee: 20g
Water: 50g
Brew Time: 28s
Rest Period: 7 days
Immersion
Flavours of raspberry and cane sugar. Medium acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.
Brewer: AeroPress
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 15.5g
Water: 248g
Brew Time: 3:15 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days