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Chalabal
Acatenango, CHIMALTENANGO
 
 

One of the mysteries of the farm is a cave located in the mountain. People say this was for religious ceremonies.

The farm is located between Rivers Quiquiya and Pachut. At this time, Julio García Soto supervises the farm; he works closely with his employees in order to bring an excellent quality, to please demanding buyers.

The Acatenango Volcano gives a beautiful sight. Besides coffee, the farm is cultivating hard woods. The owner gives employment to 500 people during picking season.

Aura Miriam Soto Samayoa de Garcia with my Grandfather Don Miguel Soto Barillas and Doña Horten Samayoa started the coffee business. We are the 3rd. generation.

I am agronomist from EL ZAMORANO. I have been since 1991 the manager of the family business.

I love coffee. My dream is to sale our coffee directly to a buyer. Have a direct relation and be proud of where my coffee is going sold.

We know that the coffee industry is not just the plants or the product. Also the roll of employees that work with us in the process not just the harvest time.

When I knew my coffee lot was in the 10th place I almost flew to my mother to show her. She is in treatment of the liver. I hope in GOD for her health. She was very happy.

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Farm profile

       

Geographic characteristics

Location: Acatenango, CHIMALTENANGO
Area: 360 ha
Altitude range: 5400 - 6200 feet
Type of soil and predominant element: Loamy-Sand
Shade trees: Gravilea

 

Climatic characteristics

Average temperature: 18°C
Annual rainfall: 1300mm
Relative humidity: 65%

 

Coffee production characteristics

Harvest season: November to March
Drying process: Sun and dryer
Mill: Wet
Annual production: 2300 (69-Kg bags)

 

Coffee lot to auction
Rank: 10

Coffee lot: 15 (69-Kg bags)
Varieties: Bourbon

Cup characteristics
Sample: 842
Cupping description

Citric acidity 24 clean acidity, 14 sweet lemony acidity 11, smooth and round 7 chocolate 15 buttery 8 coating mouthfeel 3, creamy 9, viscous 9 dark caramel 9, syrup, 7cranberry, lingering fruit 10,orange 9 tangerine,4 dark chocolate 11, grapefruit,11 sugar cane 5 red fruits 3 cinnamon aroma 4

Flavor Sweetness Acidity Clean Cup Finish Balance Mouth-Feel Overall
6.525 6.675 6.4 6.2 6.35 6.125 6.45 6.225
Score: 86.95
 
 

Previous Awards  


Q-Auction II ®2005, Cup of Excellence®2008


 
 
 
Cup of Excellence®2008
Internet Auction
Participating Farms
El Injerto I
La Bendición
San Guayaba
El Socorro y Anexos
San Sebastián
Granja El Tempixque
Santa Delfina y Anexos
Las Nubes y Anexos
Chibulbut
Chalabal
San Rafael Urías Valdés
Florencia y Anexo
Finca de Dios
El Porvenir
Las Rosas
ACCSO
El Faro
La Igualdad
La Soledad y Anexo
Chichupac (combined lot of 3 members)
La Pacaya (combined lot with La Cumbre de Amalem)
La Perla y Anexos
La Joya
San Rafael Pacún
Candelaria
 
 
 
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