This is a single-origin coffee from Finca Vista Hermosa in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala, grown at elevations between 1550m and 1900m. The coffee is washed processed and Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) certified, known for its density and sweetness. The farm has been in the Martinez family since 1957, founded by Don Felipe Martinez and now continued by his grandson Edwin Martinez. The coffee offers vibrant tasting notes of raspberry and dark chocolate with a juicy, clean finish. It is suitable for both pour-over brewing and espresso preparation.
Black Sheep Coffee Roasters was established in 2004 in Bishop, California, making it the first roasting company in the Owens Valley. Owner Peter Schultz sources through a direct trade model, having personally visited farms in El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala to build relationships with growers. The roastery organises its range into three tiers: the Adventure Series, the Golden Bean Series, and the Trad Series, with a portion of profits from the Fat Trout coffee directed to watershed conservation through the Friends of the Inyo nonprofit. The retail café caters to Bishop's community of climbers, fisher folk, and outdoor enthusiasts, serving espresso drinks alongside breakfast and fresh baked pastries.
