Guatemala: Acatenango Cooperative La Asunción Maribel

$16.00

Cooperativa La Asunción headquarters is located in the town San José Poaquil near Acatenango, Chimaltenango. The Cooperative members have farms ranging from 1800 to 2000 meters above sea level and receive 1,800 mm of rainfall each year on average. Most of the farms grow coffee under shade from “Chalum”, Grevillea, Avocado, Pine or “Jocote” trees.

The fully washed coffees from the La Asuncion Cooperative are traditionally depulped and fermented in washing danks with fresh water for about 24 hours before being fully washed and dried on patios for approximately 12 to 15 days. Each day-lot is then cupped and separated by cupping profile to manage consistency in the cup. 

In the beginning of the 19th century, Don José Morales and his family migrated from Joyabaj Quiche to Canajal, San Martin Jilotepeque. For more than half a century, Don Jose Morales dedicated his life to agriculture. The most important labor was the production of eggs, which was the main income for the Morales family. With time and hard work, Don Jose was able to buy additional land in different towns around San José Poaquil, Chimaltenango. In the 1980’s the Morales’ family  introduced the first bourbon coffee plantations, whose nursery came from the region of Acatenango, Chimaltenango.

Since then, the coffee plantations have become more significant to the Morales family income and to the surrounding families in the San José Poaquil region. Don Tomas Morales Chitic, grandson of Don José Morales, is currently sustaining the coffee family tradition by promoting the growth and renovation of the coffee plantations. Recently the family decided to unite their efforts and start the “Cooperativa La Asunción”, named after Don José’s wife. Cooperativa La Asunción is the latest iterance of Don Jose’s effort to better commercialize the coffee region with the objective of improving life for more San José Poaquil families.

This is another beautiful farmgate coffee that is great as espresso.

Cupping Notes: Dark fruit, milk chocolate, brown sugar, nutmeg, with citrus and floral notes

Brew Recommendations: Espresso, drip, French press, pour-over

Farm Gate Coffee: Farmers paid at least 50% above Fair Trade

Varietals: Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai

Region: San José Poaquil, Acatenango, Chimaltenango

Altitude: 1900-2000 meters above sea level

Processing Method: Wet process (washed) and patio sun-dried

    Equity and Transparency Pricing Levels

    • Sustaining Level: $16 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

    • Uplifting Level: $20 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below

    • Benefacting Level: $24 per 12 oz bag (check out subscriptions for deep discounts) | More info below


    ORIGINS AND HOUSE ROASTS
    • African (Ethiopia, Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya): Expect notes of strawberry, rhubarb pie filling, cranberry juice, & a hint of orange.
    • Sunda Islands (Sumatra, East Timor, West Timor, Papua New Guinea): Expect notes of sorghum, caramel, praline, & pecan.
    • Latin (Costa Rica, Colombia, Honduras, Peru, Guatemala, El Salvador): Expect notes of hazelnut, Dutch cocoa, milk chocolate, & wafer cookie.
    • 4-Track Blend (House Roast): Expect notes of powdered cacao, plum, & raspberry.
    • Black Top Dark Roast (House Roast): Expect notes of rich, bitter chocolate with a smoky yet sweet flavor profile.
    EQUITY PRICING (EP) LEVELS
    • Sustaining Level: Your purchase at this level keeps the lights on by helping us continue to bring you coffees by quality producers while also ensuring we are able to pay farmers above market rate prices for their beans. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    • Uplifting Level: Your purchase at this level sustains us but also elevates our ability to build out new products, buy more coffees from quality producers and offer new services. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    • Benefacting Level: Your purchase at this level makes you a benefactor. You are creating opportunities for us to reach our vision of creating a community marketplace that celebrates marginalized voices and keeps us pushing the boundaries of what this industry can look and be like. You are also helping us to continue offering this Equity and Transparency Pricing Model to our customers. Loyalty and equity is special to us so at this level you are offered special deals and unique appreciations!

    DELIVERY SCHEDULE
    • Shipped Coffee - All orders placed after on or after Monday will be fulfilled the following Monday

    • Southeast/East Portland (includes some Northeast areas that are East like Cully and Hollywood) - All orders placed on or after Monday will be fulfilled the following Monday

    • North/Northeast/Northwest Portland (includes areas like St Johns) - All orders placed on or after Tuesday will be fulfilled the following Tuesday

    • Southwest Portland - All orders placed on or after Monday will be SHIPPED the following Monday (you will still receive LOCAL delivery prices, not shipped)

    • Portland Apartments - If there is no way for us to deliver to your door, we will ship your coffee.