La Igualdad - Guatemala 2008 Verified listing

La Igualdad La Igualdad has been producing coffee for at least 100 years. Around 1925, German immigrant Phillip Weller bought the farm with other partners. His daughter Lucy Weller took charge of the farm at an early age due to WW II , when Germans assets were confiscated in Guatemala . Lucy recovered the farm after the war and made of it one of the best kept farms in the country, with exceptional quality and quantity throughout her 60 years in charge. After 20 years of working with Dona Lucy, Federico Weller (Lucy´s nephew) has continued the tradition of la Igualdad. He has undertaken the new challenges of certification with international programs to ensure the farm meets the gourmet customer expectations. 90 Hectares of rainforest have been registered with the government as Natural Reserve to ensure the nature of the land is preserved for future generations. This is the second time where La Igualdad makes it to the finals.

MICROCLIMATE CONDITIONS

Average temperature C: 22
Annual rainfall mm: 4500
Type of oil and predominant element: Loamy-Sand (Loamy: balance of clay, sand and limestone)
Relative humidity %: 65
Type of shade trees: Gravilea
Beginning of harvest: October
End of harvest: February

FARM PROFILE

Mills in the farm: Wet and dry mill
Drying method: Sun and dryer
Annual production (69 K): 5000
Temporary Employees: 101
Permanent Employees: 60

Certifications or awards:

2 auction awards 2005-2008, Coffee Practices