El Senegal, Washed

Lemon yoghurt, blackberry & bergamot.

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From the highlands of La Libertad, Huehuetenango, comes El Senegal — a beautifully washed Caturra and San Ramon grown at 1800–2000masl. This lot from producer Porfirio Martinez offers a vibrant cup, where creamy lemon yoghurt notes meet juicy blackberry and a lifted bergamot finish. Porfirio partners with the renowned Vides family, who have been shaping Guatemalan specialty coffee since Dr. Jorge Vides founded Finca La Bolsa in 1958. Alongside pioneering quality, the family has invested deeply in community impact, from founding a local school to creating child-labour prevention programs. Careful handpicking, water fermentation, and patio drying over 15 days ensures a clean, expressive profile. El Senegal stands as both a testament to Porfirio’s craft and the enduring legacy of Vides: exceptional coffee produced with care for people and place. 

--- Suggested Recipe ~~~ In: 22g Out: 44g Time: 30sec Temp: 94.5°C

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Downloadable Files

El Senegal Coffee Card (A6)

El Senegal Origin Photo 1

El Senegal Origin Photo 2

El Senegal Origin Photo 3

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Produced by Porfirio Martinez in the La Libertad region of Huehuetenango, this Guatemala · La Libertad, Huehuetenango offering showcases the potential of the Caturra varietal when cultivated at high elevations between 1800 and 2000 masl. As a washed coffee, El Senegal emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, allowing the specific terroir of the region to shine through. Roasted by Five Senses, this lot presents a complex profile featuring notes of lemon yoghurt, blackberry, and bergamot.

While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific sensory experience can vary significantly based on regional soil and climate. To better understand how these distinct characteristics are categorized and identified, enthusiasts often refer to a flavor wheel. By focusing on the interplay between traditional processing methods and varietal selection, this coffee serves as a refined example of the high-quality output currently emerging from Huehuetenango.