Nuevo Oriente Community
Farm Story
This community lot comes from the Nuevo Oriente region, known as the birthplace of the native Pache variety. Centered around Pache, it also includes traditional local varieties such as Catuai and Pacas, offering a flavor profile that reflects the unique terroir of the area. Surrounded by mountains famous for silver and jade, the region presents a dry, desert-like landscape—yet hidden within it lies a coffee paradise. The distinct flavors are rooted in the mineral-rich soil and the farm’s high altitude, which reaches around 2,000 meters. The area is home to the indigenous Xinca people, alongside many European-descended settlers, which is reflected in the producers, many of whom exhibit European features.
About this lot
This year’s dry-washed community lot comes from the town of Colis in the Nuevo Oriente region. The coffee was harvested from four farms—El Pinal, El Chorro, La Brea, and San Antonio—all located within the same community, faithfully expressing the terroir of the region.
Primarily made up of the native Pache-Colis variety, the lot also includes Catuai and Pacas, all regional heirloom varieties. Fermentation was carefully managed at a pH of 3.7 and followed by 22 days of sun-drying in a greenhouse, bringing the final moisture content to 11.7%. The result is a cup with notes of green apple, Darjeeling tea, maple syrup, walnut, and hazelnut. It features a natural sweetness and citrus brightness typical of high-altitude coffee, delivering a clean, well-balanced cup. This special lot offers a wonderful taste of the unique character of Nuevo Oriente—don’t miss it.
Coffee Lot and Farm Details
Farm Name: New Oriente Community
Varieties: Pache 60%, Catuai 20%, Pacas 20%
Processing Method: Dry Washed Process
Tasting Notes: Green Apple, Darjeeling, Maple Syrup
Farm Information
Production Area: Jalapa, New Oriente
Town: Colis
Altitude: 1400–2000m
Map Link: https://goo.gl/maps/6aUZA7i3AgNyKNs877
Farm Size: 25 hectares
Cultivars: Pache 40%, Catuai 30%, Pacas 10%, Catisic 10%, Catimor 10%
Shade Trees: Shade-grown
Pesticide Use: No insecticides or herbicides used. Fungicide applied up to 4 months before harvest for rust control.
Production Information
Harvest Dates: January 18 – March 26, 2024
Brix Level: 20–22%
Depulping Method: Bicycle-powered pulper
Fermentation Style: Traditional
Fermentation Time: 36 hours
Fermentation Process: Anaerobic fermentation in tanks
Drying Method: 22 days
Drying Environment: Greenhouse drying
Dry Mill: SCAA Protocol
Screen Size: 14–18
Packaging: Ecotact
Product Information
Grind Options: Whole beans or medium grind
Shipping Timing: Ships approximately 1–3 days after roasting
Storage Instructions: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity
Usage Note: Use as soon as possible after opening
Best Before Date: 90 days from the roast date
