Las Nubes Y Anexos - Guatemala 2008 Verified listing

Las Nubes y Anexos Las Nubes is a beautiful farm located on the slopes of Acatenango Volcano, facing the City of Antigua. It is a high altitude farm, starting in 5,200 ft and reaching 6,100 ft above sea level. It is mostly planted with Bourbón and Caturra and in some areas it has a unique combination of both varieties mixed in the same area. The farm became a coffee plantation in the early 70´s, and since then in has sold its coffee with the same name and brand as the farm itself. Although it is not a big farm, it produces around 850 bags of 69 Kg of premium Antigua coffee. The shade is Gravilea, and it work beautiful for the coffee. It provides a lot of fire wood and lumber for construction. The soil if very loose, sandy course, dark and rich. The combination of sunlight, rainfall and soil makes this coffee very unique and special.

MICROCLIMATE CONDITIONS

Average temperature C: 22
Annual rainfall mm: 1100
Type of oil and predominant element: Sand (Loamy: balance of clay, sand and limestone)
Relative humidity %: 40
Type of shade trees: Gravilea and native trees
Beginning of harvest: December
End of harvest: April

FARM PROFILE

Mills in the farm: No
Drying method: Sun
Annual production (69 K): 750
Temporary Employees: 80
Permanent Employees: 6

Certifications or awards:

1 auction award 2008 Certified Genuine Antigua by APCA, Coffee Practices