Catalan 'Red Bourbon' – Guatemala
Catalan put on another harvesting masterclass with this refined washed Red Bourbon. Roasted on the lighter end of medium for maximum versatility. The stone fruit sweetness and silky smooth finish present nicely on any brew method. Brew a pot in the morning and savour a cappuccino in the afternoon. Each sip will hit like a fond, familiar memory.
Pickup available at Wagstaff Warehouse
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Catalan 'Red Bourbon' – Guatemala
300g / Whole bean
Wagstaff Warehouse
50 Wagstaff Drive
Toronto ON M4L 3W9
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VARIETAL
Red Bourbon
PROCESS
Washed
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.
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.