This coffee is from Finca La Hermosa farm in Acatenango, Guatemala, founded in 2010 by fifth-generation coffee producer Max Perez. The farm is located on the slopes of Acatenango volcano at 1900-2100 meters altitude, benefiting from mineral-rich volcanic soil with an average annual rainfall of 1000mm and constant 21°C temperature. The coffee features Bourbon and Caturra varieties processed using the washed method. It offers flavor notes of milk chocolate, pear, and almond. The farm practices 100% organic and environmentally respectful agricultural methods. The lot scored 86 on the SCA scale.
What began in 2014 as Le Pista Cafe Mobile, a bicycle powered coffee cart created by Maxime Richard, has grown into a Montreal roastery with three brick and mortar locations. The first permanent cafe opened on Beaubien Street in 2016, and roasting now takes place on a Loring S15 Falcon at the Rue Masson location. Cafe Pista maintains a farm to table mentality, building direct relationships with producers to ensure quality and traceability from origin to cup. In a uniquely Montreal twist, select locations transform into Vin Public wine bars on Thursday and Friday evenings, blending coffee culture with the city's vibrant social scene.
