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Finca la Bolsa

Guatemala - Huehuetenango - Jacqueline's gotta spoon 88 - Washed - WW

Caturra rougeRed bourbonAnaerobic Fermentation

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About this coffee

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Produced by the La Bolsa farm, this microlot is cultivatedin one of the highest "Ventana Grande" plots. Grown in a limestone soil characteristic of the Huehuetenango region, this unique coffee benefits from the ideal weather conditions in which it is produced. The farm's owner, Renardo, receives daily help from his wife Jacqueline who establish profiles and characteristics for the farm's coffees. This coffee bears her name followed by the score she gave it, in honour of her passion and expertise.

Jacqueline's 88 is an excellent, high-quality coffee of a definite complexity. Its fruity aromatic profile is balanced delicately against a spicy but refined acidity. Its very winy body is reminiscent of the great African coffees.

What is a WOMEN COFFEE?

We decided to support women producers by identifying their coffees with a WOMEN COFFEE logo. Why?
Because women play a vital role in the industry, they have a strong involvement in the farms and represent more than 70% of the labour force in the fields, harvesting, sorting the beans...
However, only 10% of them are entrepreneurs and only 20% are landowners (including joint ownership with their spouses). 
Increasing the income of women producers has a direct and positive impact on the education of children and the comfort of the home.

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  • Origin

    Guatemala
  • Region

    Huehuetenango
  • Terroir

    La Libertad
  • Farm

    Finca la Bolsa
  • Producer

    Renardo Ovalle
  • Species

    Arabica
  • Varieties

    Caturra rouge,

    Red bourbon

  • Process

    Anaerobic Fermentation

  • Drying

    Drying beds

  • Packaging

    69kg - Jute bags

  • Altitude

    1300 - 1600
  • Harvest period

    February - March
  • Type of harvest

    Manual

The farm Finca la Bolsa

Tucked away in majestic mountains, La Bolsa gives the impression of being laid out in a sack, which is why it has such an unusual name: "Bolsa" means "sack" in Spanish. This magnificent 108-hectare historic farm lies on limestone soil at an altitude of between 1,300 and 1,600 metres. It's a timeless place that enjoys excellent weather conditions. 

While the farm's very high altitude is a rare feature, what sets it apart from others is its constant quest for perfection and innovation. Here, the quality of the coffee is at the heart of everything we do. The harvesting and drying processes are constantly questioned and improved to produce exceptional coffee.

  • Total number of hectares

    108
  • Altitude

    1300 - 1600
  • Environment

    Mountainous
  • Shady

    ombrage

Meet Renardo Ovalle

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A few words about Renardo Ovalle

Renardo Ovalle is the third generation of the family to produce coffee in the Huehuetenango region of northern Guatemala. Owner of the La Bolsa, El Rincon and Las Terrazas farms, the company has taken on the name "Vides 58" in homage to the farm's founder, his grandfather Jorge Vides.

A doctor by profession, Jorge Vides left his son, producer and Q Grader, a humanist philosophy that has remained at the heart of the farm and the Ovalle family. The passion of Renardo and his workers for their craft can be felt right down to the cup.

Today, the Ovalle family is one of the most recognised Guatemalan families in the world of speciality coffee. Their numerous Cup of Excellence awards and the positioning of their coffees in the world's most renowned roasting houses have helped them earn this reputation.

Analyzed to the nearest gram

Analysis performed on incoming sample

2022/2023

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Density

695g/l

Humidity level

11.1%

Water activity

0.5986aw


Screen

+13


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