This is the second lot from Teodoro (Teo) Engelhardt's farm Finca La Bella in San Agustín de Acasaguastlán, Sierra de Las Minas, Guatemala. The farm has an exceptionally long rainy season with light rain year-round, creating a unique cloud-forest climate. The cooler temperatures and fog cause the crop to mature slowly, often ready two months after most other Guatemalan farms. Villa Sarchí and Caturra varieties thrive in this environment and have grown here for many decades. The coffee is processed using a traditional washed method.
Origin
Guatemala • Sierra De Las Minas (Guatemala) • San Agustín De Acasaguastlán (Guatemala)
Monmouth Coffee Company was founded in 1978 by Nick Saunders and Anita Le Roy on Monmouth Street in Covent Garden. It is widely regarded as a pioneer of third wave coffee in London. The roastery operates from five railway arches in Bermondsey, using energy efficient Loring roasters. Monmouth sources from single farms, estates, and cooperatives through long term contracts, with staff travelling regularly to origin. They have been buying directly in Huila, Colombia, since 2012. The company played a part in regenerating both Neal's Yard and Borough Market, and many of London's independent roasters trace their roots back to Monmouth's training. There are no paper cups: ceramic for staying in, reusable for taking away.
