Guatemala Finca La Bolsa Washed
This washed lot from La Bolsa is about as sweet as they come! Beautifully well balanced, it’s such a versatile brew that is suited to both espresso and filter. Unbelievably mouth-watering without milk. Expect stone fruit with a delicate nutty finish. Add milk to the mix and you end up with a beverage full of sweet milk chocolate and rich pecan notes. A tasty, indulgent brew suitable for every occasion!
Details
Finca La Bolsa isn’t just your run of the mill coffee farm, it’s a large extended coffee family! North Stars relationship with 3rd generation producers is one of their longest and most cherished – their offer list just wouldn’t be the same without a beautiful washed and funky natural lot from this little coffee paradise over the course of the year. The farm has been in existence since 1958 and is the brainchild of Jorge Vides, a distinguished medical professional whose hobby for coffee cultivation turned into something much more meaningful. La Bolsa stands for ‘handbag’ and is aptly named due to its position nestled between two mountains, which provide a very stable, humid microclimate. This combined with the limestone rich soils give the coffee trees all they require to produce cups of great quality with the perfect balance of acidity and body.
La Bolsa is a place where social, agricultural and environmental aspects of farming are a key focus of plantation management, ensuring sustainable practices are front and centre throughout every stage of production. By design, the farm is more than just a place of work. It is an important hub for not only it’s workers but for the whole community, providing work, education and healthcare to the region. As well as academia, the onsite school has also made Associate Coffee Care available to it’s students – a project that seeks to reduce child labour and improve quality of life for coffee pickers and their families. Students aged between 2-14 years old have access to nutritional advice and are taught valuable life skills that have been designed to aid them in everyday life and improve general health.
The farm is rainforest alliance certified but in essence it is so much more. With each visit NS has been very impressed by the fertility of the land, general health of the crops, organisation on the farm and commitment to the conservation of the ecosystem that is being both farmed and lived in. This is testament to the skilled agronomists and dedicated workers on site who enforce good agronomic practices which align with and in most cases surpass Rainforest Alliance standards.
Key Stats
Location: La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Western highlands of Guatemala
Altitude: 1,500 to 1,600 metres above sea level
Preparation: Washed
Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra
Owners: Jorge Vides
Flavours: Dark Chocolate | Plum | Pecan
This washed lot from La Bolsa is about as sweet as they come! Beautifully well balanced, it’s such a versatile brew that is suited to both espresso and filter. Unbelievably mouth-watering without milk. Expect stone fruit with a delicate nutty finish. Add milk to the mix and you end up with a beverage full of sweet milk chocolate and rich pecan notes. A tasty, indulgent brew suitable for every occasion!
Details
Finca La Bolsa isn’t just your run of the mill coffee farm, it’s a large extended coffee family! North Stars relationship with 3rd generation producers is one of their longest and most cherished – their offer list just wouldn’t be the same without a beautiful washed and funky natural lot from this little coffee paradise over the course of the year. The farm has been in existence since 1958 and is the brainchild of Jorge Vides, a distinguished medical professional whose hobby for coffee cultivation turned into something much more meaningful. La Bolsa stands for ‘handbag’ and is aptly named due to its position nestled between two mountains, which provide a very stable, humid microclimate. This combined with the limestone rich soils give the coffee trees all they require to produce cups of great quality with the perfect balance of acidity and body.
La Bolsa is a place where social, agricultural and environmental aspects of farming are a key focus of plantation management, ensuring sustainable practices are front and centre throughout every stage of production. By design, the farm is more than just a place of work. It is an important hub for not only it’s workers but for the whole community, providing work, education and healthcare to the region. As well as academia, the onsite school has also made Associate Coffee Care available to it’s students – a project that seeks to reduce child labour and improve quality of life for coffee pickers and their families. Students aged between 2-14 years old have access to nutritional advice and are taught valuable life skills that have been designed to aid them in everyday life and improve general health.
The farm is rainforest alliance certified but in essence it is so much more. With each visit NS has been very impressed by the fertility of the land, general health of the crops, organisation on the farm and commitment to the conservation of the ecosystem that is being both farmed and lived in. This is testament to the skilled agronomists and dedicated workers on site who enforce good agronomic practices which align with and in most cases surpass Rainforest Alliance standards.
Key Stats
Location: La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Western highlands of Guatemala
Altitude: 1,500 to 1,600 metres above sea level
Preparation: Washed
Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra
Owners: Jorge Vides
Flavours: Dark Chocolate | Plum | Pecan
This washed lot from La Bolsa is about as sweet as they come! Beautifully well balanced, it’s such a versatile brew that is suited to both espresso and filter. Unbelievably mouth-watering without milk. Expect stone fruit with a delicate nutty finish. Add milk to the mix and you end up with a beverage full of sweet milk chocolate and rich pecan notes. A tasty, indulgent brew suitable for every occasion!
Details
Finca La Bolsa isn’t just your run of the mill coffee farm, it’s a large extended coffee family! North Stars relationship with 3rd generation producers is one of their longest and most cherished – their offer list just wouldn’t be the same without a beautiful washed and funky natural lot from this little coffee paradise over the course of the year. The farm has been in existence since 1958 and is the brainchild of Jorge Vides, a distinguished medical professional whose hobby for coffee cultivation turned into something much more meaningful. La Bolsa stands for ‘handbag’ and is aptly named due to its position nestled between two mountains, which provide a very stable, humid microclimate. This combined with the limestone rich soils give the coffee trees all they require to produce cups of great quality with the perfect balance of acidity and body.
La Bolsa is a place where social, agricultural and environmental aspects of farming are a key focus of plantation management, ensuring sustainable practices are front and centre throughout every stage of production. By design, the farm is more than just a place of work. It is an important hub for not only it’s workers but for the whole community, providing work, education and healthcare to the region. As well as academia, the onsite school has also made Associate Coffee Care available to it’s students – a project that seeks to reduce child labour and improve quality of life for coffee pickers and their families. Students aged between 2-14 years old have access to nutritional advice and are taught valuable life skills that have been designed to aid them in everyday life and improve general health.
The farm is rainforest alliance certified but in essence it is so much more. With each visit NS has been very impressed by the fertility of the land, general health of the crops, organisation on the farm and commitment to the conservation of the ecosystem that is being both farmed and lived in. This is testament to the skilled agronomists and dedicated workers on site who enforce good agronomic practices which align with and in most cases surpass Rainforest Alliance standards.
Key Stats
Location: La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Western highlands of Guatemala
Altitude: 1,500 to 1,600 metres above sea level
Preparation: Washed
Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra
Owners: Jorge Vides
Flavours: Dark Chocolate | Plum | Pecan
Brew Guides
Pour Over
Grind Setting: Medium
Brew Time: 2 minute 30 seconds (based on a 1 cup Pour Over)
Coffee:Water 18g : 250ml
Espresso
Grind Setting: Very fine
Brew Time: 26-30 seconds
Dose: Brewed
Weight 17g : 34-36ml
Aeropress
Grind Setting: Medium
Brew Time: 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes
Coffee: Water 19g : 250ml
French Press
Grind Setting:Coarse
Brew Time: 2-4 minutes
Coffee: Water 60g : 1L