Guatemala - Xocomiel

Los Volcanes work with coffee producers in Brazil and Guatemala. They create quality by increasing productivity at farm level and establishing long term relationships.

This work consists in identifying the key elements unique to each coffee producing area to maximise the flavour and productivity potential.

The team then proceeds to implement programs that will help the producers have a better understanding of their growing conditions and processing methods. These programs are based in the interaction people have with plants and soil in order to build a balanced and healthy environment. The results are measured in our ability to replicate quality year after year.

Cherries are consolidated and processed at Los Volcanes in Antigua. This provides consistency and technical control while allowing the blend itself to remain flexible. There are temperature controlled fermentation tanks and travel time from farm to beneficio is factored in to control profile consistency. Xocomiel is less about fixing a recipe and more about maintaining a promise. Coffee is sun dried on patios withe the cupping room situated at one corner, keeping the closeness of contact.