Don Angel Washed

A classic cup from Huehuetenango: aromas of cane sugar and milk chocolate, clementine acidity, and sweet notes of almond brittle and raisin. The silky body resolves into a finish of cocoa powder and chamomile.

Details

Producer: Renardo Ovalle Vides Farm: Vides58 Region: Huehuetenango Altitude: 1,800 masl | 5,906 feet Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra, San Ramon Process: Washed Roast: Medium Notes: Milk Chocolate, Almond Brittle, Clementine

The Story

Vides58 is a third-generation coffee producer operating a growing network of farms in Huehuetenango. This washed lot comes from one of the recent additions to their family of farms, purchased in 2017 from Angel de Leon.

Direct Trade

In 1958, a full-time doctor named Jorge Vides founded Finca La Bolsa, a coffee plantation in La Libertad, Huehuetenango. He worked five days a week visiting patients around the country, but began cultivating Bourbon and Caturra as a hobby.

His passion for healthcare led him to become Director of the National Hospital of Huehuetenango, which bears his name today. And in 1980, he founded an elementary school to serve the children of workers on the farm and from the neighboring communities.

Today, Jorge's daughter, Maria Elena Vides, manages day to day operations with her son Renardo. Vides58 aims to achieve sustainability in three areas:

Social: working together with neighboring communities to support the development of the region.

Agricultural: agronomists teach local farmers good agronomic practices, with environmentally-friendly priorities based on Rainforest Alliance standards.

Environmental: conservation of ecosystems by protecting wildlife, efficient use of water, and avoiding deforestation.

Produced by Renardo Ovalle Vides, the Don Angel Washed represents a classic expression of the Guatemala · Huehuetenango region. This lot features the Bourbon varietal, a plant historically celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex acidity. By utilizing washed processing, the producer emphasizes the inherent clarity of the bean, allowing the specific terroir of the 1800 masl landscape to shine through.

When evaluating this coffee from PT's Coffee Roasting, drinkers may identify notes of milk chocolate, almond brittle, and clementine. While these descriptors provide a starting point, the flavor wheel serves as a helpful tool for identifying the nuanced transitions between these nutty and citrus-forward profiles. Washed coffees often highlight a clean, crisp mouthfeel, making this selection an excellent example of how careful cultivation and traditional processing methods work in tandem to create a refined, approachable cup.