GUATEMALA BELLA VISTA
Partnered Since: 2005 (Direct Trade Relationship)
Tasting Notes: Blood orange, chocolate ganache, honey.
Varieties: Bourbon, Bourbon 300, Tekisic, Caturra, Villa Sarchi.
Location: Antigua
Elevation: 1500 meters above sea level
Processing: Washed
Beautiful in Every Way
The Bella Vista farm and mill may be one of the most beautiful places you can imagine—set against a backdrop of volcanoes and lush green coffee fields. The coffee reflects the land's layered richness with notes of blood orange, chocolate ganache, and honey.
Fourth-generation producer Luis Pedro Zelaya runs the family coffee business with a deep respect for its history and an eye toward innovation. Here, amidst rich history and awe-inspiring scenery, exceptional coffee is grown, processed, dried, milled, and evaluated for quality.
Luis Pedro Zelaya describes his farm and surrounding landscape much like how we would describe enjoying a cup of this year's lot of Bella Vista: "The sunshine here early in the morning hits you right in the face, and it's just amazing."
We're honored to partner with the Zelaya family and offer their delightful coffee.