Guatemala Santa Felisa Yellow Catuai
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Established in 1904, Santa Felisa farm is now run by the fourth generation siblings under the guidance of the visionary agronomist, ecologist & Q-Grader Anabella Meneses. Anabella and her brother Antonio are multiple-time Cup of Excellence® winners, including first place for Guatemala in 2017. Anabella has a Master's Degree in Agronomy which probably influences the incredibly interesting post-harvest processing techniques she uses. The processing takes her coffees to the next level.
Jeff Babcock (Zoka Founder/CEO) first met Anabella through a friend in the coffee world. Since then, he's visited her farm numerous times. And applauded her through Santa Felisa's Cup of Excellence® wins. The cupping table at Santa Felisa Farm is one of Jeff's favorite places.
Photos: Jeff at the Cupping Table in Guatemala, March 2023 / Farm Owner Anabella Meneses checking on Naturally drying coffee cherry.
Region – Acatenango region of Guatemala.
Farm - Santa Felisa - 4th generation, owner-operated, woman-led.
Varietal – Yellow Catuai (fully ripe cherries are harvested when yellow in color)
Process - Natural
Elevation – 1,550 meters
Roast – Light
Tasting Notes - Granny Smith Apple, Apricot, Lemon
Zoka Cupping Score: 89
Multi-year Cup of Excellence® winning farm.
Meet fourth generation Santa Felisa owner, Anabella Meneses, here:
Video Credit: Brett Renville