Catalan 'Natural' – Guatemala
A wild and fruity outlier, "Cat Nat" bursts with syrupy candy sweetness and sits heavily on the palate. While most Catalan coffees are revered for their balanced washed and honey lots, their naturals are exceptionally sweet and notably less common from the region.
Like everything from Catalan, the lots keep improving, and this expressive natural is no exception.
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Catalan 'Natural' – Guatemala
300g / Whole bean
Wagstaff Roastery
50 Wagstaff Drive
Toronto ON M4L 3W9
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Varietal
Bourbon
Process
Natural
Altitude
1800 - 2200m
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 pineapple juice and candy. Medium acidity, medium sweetness and juicy body.
Brewer: V60
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 18g
Water: 288ml
Brew Time: 3:15 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days
Espresso
Flavours of sour cherry and blackcurrant. Medium acidity, low-medium sweetness and juicy body.
Ratio: 1:2.45
Coffee: 20g
Water: 49g
Brew Time: 25 seconds
Rest Period: 10 days
Immersion
Flavours of black grapes and black cherry. High acidity, medium-high sweetness and light body.
Brewer: AeroPress
Ratio: 1:16
Coffee: 15.5g
Water: 248ml
Brew Time: 3:30 minutes
Rest Period: 7 days