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Fernando Melgar – Washed
$19.00
Out of stock
This is one of three lots sourced by Semilla Coffee from a producer group around Mataquescuintla in the Jalapa Department of southeastern Guatemala. They are known locally by the name Cafe Colis Resistencia. It is here that the Indigenous Xinca people are resisting the construction of the Escobal silver mine that is being built on their land by Canadian-based Pan-American Silver. Currently, the site sits shuttered with it’s license temporarily suspended. This is thanks to the organized actions of the Xinca people in defense of their land against the ongoing forces of colonization and extractivism, to which they continue to oppose and resist. We encourage you to read more in the “About” section of this coffee, where you will find links to additional resources as well.
In the cup, we are tasting a great balance between stone fruit and citrus acidity, with the sweetness and body of browning sugars and cream.
About Cafe Colis Resistencia:
Cafe Colis Resistencia is a group of producers surrounding Mataquescuintla, located within the Jalapa Department of southeastern Guatemala. It is here that the Indigenous Xinca people are resisting the construction of the Escobal silver mine that is being built on their land by Canadian-based Pan-American Silver. Currently, the site sits shuttered with it’s license temporarily suspended. This is thanks to the organized actions of the Xinca people in defense of their land against the ongoing forces of colonization and extractivism, to which they continue to oppose and resist.
For more context, we invite you to check out Semilla Coffee’s Website, and read more through the following resources:
Mining Watch Canada
BTS Maritimes-Guatemala
Donate to Cafe Colis Resistencia via Semilla
About the Varieties:
Pache San Ramon is a natural compact mutation of Typica, that originated in Guatemala, typically grown at elevation above 1500 masl. Catuai is a compact and high yielding plant used throughout much of Central America. It is a cross between Mundo Novo and Cattura.
