Guatemala Finca Medina Natural

Natural Process Finca Medina

For over 20 years, we’ve been proud to partner
with Finca Medina in Antigua, Guatemala.
Nestled among three volcanoes, Acatenango,
Fuego, and Agua, the city of Antigua was once the
capital of the Spanish Empire in Central America,
but it’s now known for stunning colonial
architecture and the nearby farms that produce
some of the region’s highest-quality coffee.
Antigua’s climate, high altitude, fertile volcanic
soils, and a distinct agricultural tradition make
this city an ideal location for producers like Finca
Medina, a company that has been producing
specialty coffee since 1842. Located in the village
of San Lorenzo El Cubo, in the region of Ciudad
Vieja, Finca Medina includes two estates, one
named after the organization itself and the other
called Anexo Portal. At both farms, the staff
implements some of the most modern processing
technology we’ve seen in Latin America,
contributing to each coffee’s consistency and
quality.
This natural Guatemalan coffee includes
cherries from the original Finca Medina estate
plus Anexo Portal, a property that was acquired in
2016. After separating the floating cherries, the
coffees are fermented in tanks and then dried on
raised beds. This process is completed in 28 to 30
days. With a sparkling acidity and tropical fruit
flavors, this coffee is not only one of the best
naturally-processed lots our team has ever tasted;
it’s also an indication of the alternative processing
methods gaining popularity in Latin America,
making us excited to see what’s to come.