{"product_id":"guatemala-finca-el-durazno-washed","title":"GUATEMALA - Finca El Durazno - Washed","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee Story – Guatemala Finca El Durazno – Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright citrus, cherry and sweet almond with a gentle winey fruit character, soft body and a clean, sweet finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOFFEE GRADE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecialty Grade – High Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREGION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Pajal, San Antonio Huista, Huehuetenango, Guatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFARM \/ PRODUCER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Durazno – Octavio López Compeseco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVARIETALS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaturra, Catuai, Pache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROCESSING:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALTITUDE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 1,650 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuatemala is one of Central America's great coffee origins, shaped by dramatic mountains, rich volcanic soils and a remarkable diversity of microclimates. From the highlands of Huehuetenango to the volcanic slopes surrounding Antigua and Atitlán, the country's geography creates an enormous range of coffee expressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmong Guatemala's most celebrated regions is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuehuetenango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the country's highest and most remote coffee-growing areas. The region's elevation, cool nights and relatively dry climate allow coffee cherries to mature slowly, helping develop the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright acidity, sweetness and fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for which Huehuetenango is known.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithin the hills of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Pajal, San Antonio Huista\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lies Finca El Durazno, the home of producer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctavio López Compeseco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Unlike large commercial estates, this is a small family farm dedicated exclusively to coffee, with Caturra, Catuai and Pache making up the majority of the planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Durazno: Small Farm, Careful Processing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Durazno covers approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.25 manzanas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with Octavio focusing his efforts on producing quality coffee rather than simply maximising volume. At around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,650 metres above sea level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the farm benefits from the high-elevation conditions that give Huehuetenango coffees their distinctive structure and brightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe attention to detail continues after harvest. Cherries are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ede-pulped on the same day they are picked\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping preserve their freshness and quality. The coffee then undergoes approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 hours of fermentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being washed multiple times to remove the remaining mucilage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing washing, the parchment is spread across \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcrete patios and sun-dried for approximately four to six days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This relatively straightforward processing approach allows the natural character of the coffee to remain at the forefront of the cup rather than being dominated by processing flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a beautifully approachable example of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewashed Huehuetenango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cup begins with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright citrus acidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by sweet \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered cherry and winey fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e characteristics. As the coffee cools, delicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealmond and nutty flavours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerge, adding depth without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a gentle sweetness running throughout the cup, giving it a clean and balanced character. The body is relatively light and silky, while the finish is soft, sweet and pleasantly nutty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a coffee that rewards attention as it cools—the initial fruit brightness gradually gives way to a more rounded combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry, citrus, almond and gentle sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the great strengths of Guatemalan coffee is its ability to combine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruit-driven acidity with sweetness and structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e without relying on highly experimental processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca El Durazno is a good example of this philosophy. Octavio López Compeseco's small farm, high-altitude environment and careful washed processing come together to produce a coffee that is expressive without being excessive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coffee also highlights why \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuehuetenango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains such an important specialty origin. Its combination of altitude, climate and rugged terrain creates the conditions for coffees with remarkable clarity and complexity, while small producers like Octavio bring the individual care and attention that turns those environmental advantages into something tangible in the cup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuatemala Finca El Durazno\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully balanced washed coffee: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright citrus and cherry, gentle winey fruit, sweet almond and a clean, mellow finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A classic Guatemalan profile with enough fruit character to keep things interesting and enough sweetness and balance to make it exceptionally versatile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coffee Commune","offers":[{"title":"1KG","offer_id":47339550998697,"sku":"COF.GRE.GUATDURA1616","price":38.08,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/3369\/3097\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug11_2026_12_04_38PM.png?v=1786413889","url":"https:\/\/privatecollection.coffee\/products\/guatemala-finca-el-durazno-washed","provider":"Private Coffee Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}