Guatemala | El Morito | Caturra & Catuai | Washed | Filter | 250g

Tasting Notes

About This Bean

<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8"> <p><strong>Region:</strong> <span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW127325588 BCX9" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-mce-fragment="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1">Mataquescuintla</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1">, Jalapa, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1">Oriente</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"><span class="SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><br class="SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"></span></p> <p><strong>Elevation:</strong><span> </span><span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW127325588 BCX9" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US" data-mce-fragment="1"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1">1400-2400</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1">masl</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"><span class="SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span><br class="SCXW127325588 BCX9" data-mce-fragment="1"></span></span></p> <p><strong>About: </strong><span data-contrast="auto">Nestled in the quaint village of Morales, within the Mataquescuintla municipality of Jalapa, you'll find the remarkable El Morito coffee farm. Founded by Roberto Monterroso in 1994, El Morito is able to produce a wide range of coffees due to its unique combination of climate, altitude, and size. </span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">El Morito sits at an elevation ranging from 1,400 to 2,350 meters above sea level, with certain pockets reaching a staggering 2,650 meters. The lower altitudes are suited to producing sweet and balanced coffees whereas the higher altitudes are suited to more bright, complex, and delicate coffees.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">El Morito stretches across a sprawling 672 hectares. Within this vast expanse, you'll find 523.4-hectare forest, mostly untouched and home to a mesmerizing variety of trees like pine, cypress, and oak. coffee trees flourish beneath the natural canopy, creating an ideal symbiosis.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">But there's more to El Morito than just coffee. They're deeply invested in their community, providing funding for local schools and medical services to their workers amongst other things.</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">And if you needed more proof of their coffee excellence, El Morito has consistently shone in the Cup of Excellence competition, with an impressive record of eight placements including 1</span><span data-contrast="auto">st</span><span data-contrast="auto"> place in 2022!</span><span data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}'> </span></p>

Where to find it

This bean is roasted by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne. Visit their website to buy direct, or track it in the app to log your shots.