Guatemala Magdelena Camaja, Cafe Delas Washed
About This Coffee
The Region
Chuachacalte, in the municipality of Cubulco, sits within the rugged landscape of Baja Verapaz - defined by mountains, rocky formations, rivers, and dense vegetation. At 1,700 meters, the environment brings cool temperatures and fresh conditions ideal for coffee production.
The region is deeply rooted in Achí culture, where language, land, and tradition are closely tied. Farms are surrounded by natural vegetation, and the mountainous terrain shapes both daily life and agricultural practices.
Here, coffee is still emerging—but gaining ground. With improving methods and growing knowledge, producers are transforming the region into a new origin to watch, where potential is turning into consistent quality
Baja Verapaz lies in Guatemala’s central highlands, where elevations stretch from 1,200 to 1,600 m.a.s.l. The region’s microclimate is unique—cool, misty mornings, filtered sunlight, and consistent rain fed by nearby cloud forests. The limestone-rich soil adds to the distinctiveness, giving coffees from this region a particular clarity and mineral-driven sweetness. Farming here is small-scale and often generational, with plots carved into steep slopes and surrounded by native forest. While not as widely known as Huehuetenango or Antigua, Baja Verapaz delivers a cup that’s just as compelling: layered florals, citrus brightness, soft stone fruit, and a clean, refined structure.
The Process
After harvest, cherries are depulped using a small mechanical system, then transferred into concrete tanks for fermentation. The coffee ferments for around 12 hours, just enough time to break down the mucilage and prepare it for a clean wash.
Once washed, the beans are dried on concrete patios for 4 to 5 days, depending on weather conditions. Rain and humidity at this stage are critical variables, requiring close monitoring to avoid defects. The tools may be simple, but the control is precise. The result is a washed coffee that reflects care, discipline, and a clear focus on improving every cycle.
- Subregion Cubulco, Baja Verapaz
- Farm Name Finca Hernandez
- Producer Type Small Holder Farmers
- Processing Washed
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Catimor, Caturra, Marsellesa, Parainema, Sarchimor
- Min Growing Altitude 1700m
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale No
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg €10.80
- Status Spot
- Coffee Grade GTM CA WA SHB FANCY
- CTRM Contract Number P8003356-1
- Origin Guatemala
- Warehouse Vollers Hamburg