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Single origin-espresso?! Ja tack. Vi är så på pepp på att introducera detta nya tillskott i Farmers-serien: En tvättad Villa Sarchi från Wicho Valdés gård San Lorenzo i Cobán, perfekt rostad för att leverera en livlig och uttrycksfull espresso.
I koppen är den söt och mjuk, fylld med smaker av fudge och kanderad apelsin, med en krämig textur och krispigheten från Aroma-äpplen. Lekfull, intensiv och balanserad: En limited edition som visar att espresso kan vara så mycket mer än du tror.
KAFFEFAKTA
Ursprung: Cobán, Guatemala
Producent: Wicho Valdés
Gård: San Lorenzo
Altitud: 1400 m.ö.h.
Varietet: Villa Sarchi
Processmetod: Tvättad
Smaker: Söt och mjuk espresso, fylld med fudge, kanderad apelsin och krispigheten från Aroma-äpplen
Wicho Valdés
Wicho växte upp med att hjälpa sin pappa på gården och förälskade sig tidigt i kaffe. Efter agronomistudier återvände han till kaffet 1998 och tog då Santa Isabel in i en ny era. Idag har han tillsammans med sin fru tre barn som redan tillbringar sina helger och lov på gården – en ny generation som, precis som Wicho, förhoppningsvis hittar en livslång passion för kaffe.
Familjen Valdés har ett starkt miljöengagemang. Nästan en tredjedel av deras mark är bevarad skog med ceder, tall och mahogny som skyddar vattenresurser och främjar biologisk mångfald. Resten är dedikerad till kaffeträd, planterade under skuggträd som förbättrar jordkvaliteten och balanserar ekosystemet. Systematisk beskärning ger ljus och ventilation, vilket minskar svampsjukdomar som ’coffee leaf rust’ och behovet av behandlingar.
Sedan 2021 har Wicho styrt sina gårdar mot mer naturliga, regenerativa metoder. I ett litet gårdslabb framställer han egna lösningar som stärker kaffeträden, vilket helt eliminerat behovet av pesticider och halverat användningen av fungicider. Resultaten talar för sig själva. Under 2024 visade t.ex endast 10% av träden tecken på ’coffee leaf rust’, jämfört med 30% året innan.
Processen görs med samma precision. Efter skörd pulpas bären och fermenteras upp till 14 timmar. Sedan tvättas de och blötläggs därefter i rent vatten i 24 timmar. Bönorna torkas först utomhus i solen och flyttas sedan till växthus, där de vilar på upphöjda bäddar i mellan 15 till 30 dagar. Det noggranna, stegvisa arbetet ger den klarhet, balans och sötma som gör Wichos kaffe så unikt.
Exceptional coffee starts at the origin. The Farmers series is a tribute to the skilled and dedicated producers which we have a close relationship with. For this series, we purchase limited quantities of specific lots that really stand out when we taste them. It could be the variety or a specific part of the farm that truly brings out the best in the coffee. The flavours of these coffees are often sweet and floral, with hints of fruit or berries, broadening the horizons on what coffee can taste like. It is with a lot of pride we highlight our producers and their incredible craftsmanship through the coffees in the Farmers series.
We have four different coffee series. From House where the flavors are more family, to Prime that offers the absolute top of special coffee quality.
House is the foundation we stand on and here we offer specialty coffee From some of the 15 producers we work closely. Everyone is among the best in the world. Each coffee in the series has its unique mix and taste profile. Thanks to the width of the series, we dare say that there is a taste for (almost) everyone. We vary origin and recipes to follow the harvest periods that vary during the year between different parts of the world. This way we make sure that the coffee is always fresh, the flavors the same and your cup really good. In this series you will find several different espresso and brew coffee. Whole beans and ground.
Flavours Is all about lifting the natural flavors in every coffee. The contents of the bag change in line with the harvest periods that vary during the year in different parts of the world. Most coffee is single Origin, but sometimes we can feel that a mixture is what is best in line with the coffee's taste profile. Flavours is perfect for those who are looking for an exceptional cup. A cup that really accentuates the unique taste and character of the coffee.
Farmers is a tribute to the skilled and dedicated producers. With most people we have long and close relationships. We buy limited quantities of specific tickets that distinguished themselves in our tastings. It may be the variety, or a specific part of the farm that really got the best in the coffee. The flavors of these coffee are often sweet and floral with hints of fruit or berries. They broaden the views about how coffee can taste. It is with pride that we highlight our producers and their fantastic crafts.
In the series Prime we offer the spearhead of specialty coffee. The quality and taste is unbeatable and it is often an experience in itself to drink one of these coffee. We release them only 3-4 times a year, making the coffee in the series extremely rare and very sought after. We only have around 200 bags at a time! These coffee is often of an exclusive variety, produced by modern and innovative methods. For those looking for the ultimate coffee experience, we dare to guarantee that the Prime series will satisfy even the most sophisticated taste preferences.
We specialize in specialty coffee, which means that all the coffee we purchase scores at least 80 points on a 100-point scale – a grading system established by the international coffee organization SCA.
We hold high standards for the producers we work with, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Both aspects demand more and come at a cost, which we gladly pay. The right price is worth every cent!
10 years or more – that's how long we have been working with several of our producers. Simply because they are the best, and we know and trust each other. When we begin new collaborations, which also happens from time to time, we do so with the intention of celebrating 10 years and beyond with them as well. Our close and longstanding relationships are built on a shared philosophy and a desire to improve the conditions for coffee farmers worldwide. Through sustainability and quality!