Finca Santa Catalina is located on the slopes of the Volcan de Fuego. This volcano is continually erupting and adds a unique challenge to the management of the farm.
Finca Santa Catalina is located on the slopes of the Volcan de Fuego. This volcano is continually erupting and adds a unique challenge to the management of the farm.
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About
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Finca Santa Catalina is one of five farms owned by the Echeverría brothers. Over the last few years Pedro Echeverría, along with the farm manager Alfredo Gómez, have implemented an update programme on the farm. They have been concentrating on streamlining and mechanising where possible to reduce the workload on farm workers and plan for future efficiencies. Outside of the harvesting, one of the larger jobs on the farm is pruning and clearing the areas between the coffee plants and shade trees. To make this a bit easier, Pedro has invested in mechanical chippers which take larger branches and reduce them to woodchips which can be added to mulch. Mulching helps improve moisture retention in the soil and reduce the weeding load.
- Process
- Traditional Washed Process
- Varietal
- Caturra and Bourbon
- Region
- San Miguel Dueñas, Antigua
Grind Guide
Cafetière
A coarse grind also suitable for cold brew. We use the word cafetière, but this can also be referred to as a French press, plunger or press pot.
Aeropress slow
Suitable for making a long, filter style coffee, often brewed for a few minutes. Similar to our paper filter setting.
Filter
This is suitable for our paper filters and ceramic or plastic cones, along with other brands such as V60, Clever dripper and Melitta.
Stovetop
This is an espresso style grind suitable for use in hob top espresso pots such as a Bialetti or Grunwerg. Sometimes referred to as a moka pot.
Aeropress fast
This is also an espresso style grind ideal for brewing a short, concentrated, espresso style coffee in an Aeropress.
Domestic espresso
A fine grind for using in your home espresso machine. Grind requirements will vary depending on brand and model, but this setting aims to work for the majority of home setups.
Whole beans
For use in your home grinder!