Guatemala Nueva Armenia

$28.00

Roast Style Filter

Origin La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Notes Clean and silky texture, yellow nectarine, toffee apple with a lingering jasmine finish.

Process Advanced Washed

Certification ACO Certified Organic

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Organic Certified
Chemical Free
Selective Hand Picking
Grown Under Shade

From Huehuetenango's northernmost border, the community of La Libertad, hails a new Guatemalan producer for Dukes this season; Finca Nueva Armenia is stewarded by Antonio Recinos Alvarado and his family. Antonio and his cousins represent five generations of coffee-growing excellence. Operating as a 100% organic farm since 2002, they view nature not as a complement, but as the fundamental basis for quality; a philosophy that is evident in their thriving, biodiverse land.

This Washed Typica microlot is a testament to their forward-thinking approach. The coffee undergoes a precise, 48-hour controlled alcoholic fermentation in a hermetic tank, where it is inoculated with a special strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. This advanced method, scaled up after their first successful trial last year, enhances the coffee's inherent character, creating a cup with exceptional clarity, complex fruit notes, and a refined structure.

Producer Antonio Recinos & Family

Farm Finca Nueva Armenia

Farm Size 140 Ha

Certifications Organic

Processing Advanced Washed

Drying Greenhouse-dried for 15 days at 30°C.

Variety Typica

Fertilizers Cow manure, composted coffee pulp, and worm humus from red worms (Eisenia foetida) fed with coffee pulp. No external additives or inputs are used.

Harvest 24 February 2025

Altitude 1,600 masl

Region La Libertad, Huehuetenango

15g ground coffee dose

3:10 total brew time

250g total water volume

94.0 brew temperature

Our recommended recipe for brewing at home or in-cafe, using a Kōno Meimon dripper.
We start with a 50g water bloom for 30 seconds.
Other equipment configuration may require slight recipe modification.

“Every cup you enjoy is born in a vibrant environment, where coffee plantations coexist with birds, forests, and families who work with love, science, and respect. Our message is simple: by choosing this coffee, you are joining an effort that protects nature, drives innovation, and sustains our community in Guatemala. Thank you for being part of this journey. May God bless and prosper you.”

— Antonio Recinos

In the mountains of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, Finca Nueva Armenia stands as a testament to a five-generation legacy rooted in a deep respect for the land. At Nueva Armenia, coffee is more than just a crop; it is a cultural inheritance and a living ecosystem that they are committed to preserving through a philosophy that seamlessly blends tradition with modern science.

The family’s history in coffee spans several generations, growing up surrounded by coffee farms where they learned the value of working the land. This deep connection motivated them to continue the legacy of their parents and grandparents, but with a forward-thinking vision. Today, they aim to produce coffee that is not only of exceptional quality but is also the fruit of responsible and sustainable agriculture. This motivation is driven by the knowledge that every cup reflects both the natural richness of their farm and the immense technical and human effort behind it.

A pivotal moment for the farm came over the past decade when the fourth generation—Antonio, Javier, and Jorge Recinos—made the decisive move to organic agriculture. This transition was born from a desire to protect the natural fertility of their soil, the health of their workers, and the abundant fauna that inhabits the farm. By embracing a chemical-free model, they leverage the natural microbiology of the ecosystem and integrate their farming with the surrounding forests. This commitment opened the door to certifications like Organic and Smithsonian Bird Friendly, validating their philosophy of producing in harmony with nature.

For the Recinos family, nature is not merely a complement to their work; it is the very foundation of their coffee’s quality. They believe that the high altitude, the forests, and the biological corridors they maintain are essential. These elements don't just protect biodiversity; they help create unique microclimates and foster the rich microbial life that plays a crucial role in fermentation. As they see it, exceptional coffee is impossible without water, forests, and natural equilibrium.

This year, the family is particularly excited about developing experimental microlots using controlled fermentation, designing and monitoring each process to explore new expressions of Huehuetenango coffee. We could not sum up the ethos and focus of Antonio and his family any better than their own words: