The Santa Irene Collection

The Santa Irene Collection

Two remarkable coffees produced by Carlos Estrada at Santa Irene.

Coffees included: 

Guatemala — Santa Irene Sidra

Guatemala — Santa Irene Catuaí

Guatemala — Santa Irene Sidra

Originally derived from Bourbon, Sidra has fast become one of the world's most sought-after coffee varieties, prized for its vibrant fruit character and remarkable complexity.

Here, a traditional washed process allows those qualities to shine, producing a cup with exceptional clarity and a mouthwatering finish, where bright tropical fruits are balanced by delicate floral notes.

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Guatemala — Santa Irene Catuaí

Catuaí is a cornerstone varietal of contemporary coffee production, prized for its resilience as much as its quality. While often associated with dependable everyday coffees, lots like this show just how expressive the variety can be when grown in exceptional conditions.

A classic washed process brings clarity and structure to the cup, revealing vibrant citrus, rounded sweetness and a lingering, syrupy finish.

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The Santa Irene Collection, produced by Carlos Estrada, represents a refined example of the high-quality output emerging from Guatemala. As a washed-process coffee, this lot highlights the meticulous attention to detail required during the post-harvest stage. Generally, the washed method is favored for its ability to emphasize the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, stripping away the fruit pulp before drying to ensure a clean, consistent profile. You can learn more about how these processing methods influence the final cup in our technical guide.

Sourced and roasted by Assembly Coffee, this selection invites a thoughtful approach to sensory evaluation. When tasting, we encourage you to reference the flavor wheel to help identify the nuanced characteristics present in this specific harvest. By focusing on the interplay between the producer’s craft and the traditional preparation techniques, one can better appreciate the distinct identity of this Guatemalan offering.