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Cup of Excellence
Description
Semillero is a farm at the slopes of Volcan de Fuego. The outstanding cup profile of this coffee is due to the peculiar conditions of soil provided by the Volcano. The farm is organized in different varietal lots, resulting in a very diverse range of cupping notes. Gravilea is used as shade and strict farm agricultural management is implemented to assure sustainability and quality. The cherries are taken to Bella Vista for we and dry mill.
Region: Antigua
Min. altitude: 1500 msnm
Max. altitude: 1800 msnm
Farm size: 13 hectares
Wet mill: Bella Vista
Dry mill: Bella Vista
Coffee Varieties: Bourbon, Bourbon 300, Caturra, Villa Sarchi, Tekisik, Geisha,
Tipica, Catuaí.
Shade: Gravilea
Owner: Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora
Managed by: Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora
Harvest season: December- March (Peak: January).
Flower Season: May
Annual Rainfall: 1200 mm
Farm Information
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Farm NameAntigua El Semillero
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FarmerEntre Caminos, S. A.
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Altitude4900 famsl
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Farm Size13 hectares
Score
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Score88.56
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Rank8
Lot Information
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Year2020
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Processing SystemWashed
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VarietyTypica
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OverallCrisp Finish, Delicate, Lively, Juicy, Sweet, Juicy, Smooth, Syrupy, Creamy Body,
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Aroma / FlavorButter, Hibiscus, Raisin, Sweet, Tangerine, Cotton Candy, Peach, Nutty, Sugar Cane, Keenum Tea, Raspberries, Floral, Orange, Passion Fruit, Dried Fruits, Raisin, Green Apple, , Plum Green Apple, Fig, Mandarin, Honey
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AcidityCitrus, Malic, Orange, Tartaric And Citric, Malic, Complex, Citric, Juicy, Syrupy, Citric