Guatemala Finca Las Ilusiones Natural

This natural process microlot comes to us from Finca Las Ilusiones, a family farm and specialty coffee company located on the Fraijanes Plateau in the volcanic highlands of southern Guatemala. The Fraijanes growing region is renowned for its rich soil, heavy rainfall, abundant sunshine, and sweet complex coffees. The region is also home to the active Pacaya volcano.

Finca Las Ilusiones has a rich history and a legacy of high quality. The farm is currently owned and operated by Álvaro Zamora Padilla and his father. It was founded in 1975 by Álvaro's grandfather and revitalized in 2018. The estate is divided into microlot plots per elevation and varietal.

Ripe cherries are carefully hand-harvested and sorted into lots. From washed to natural to special fermentation, each process is rigorously controlled and monitored to preserve and enhance the unique characteristics of the varietal. For the natural process, only the ripest, most perfect cherries are selected. They are spread out and dried whole fruit in the sun without removing the pulp or mucilage. This method enhances intense, sweet and fruity flavors, with a pronounced body.

Mr. Padilla is dedicated to producing world-class coffee while supporting sustainable agricultural practices, respecting the natural environment, and fostering development of the local community.