Elan Organic Coffee

Guatemala Adipsa
Guatemala Adipsa, La Asociacion de Desarrola Integral Progresista de San Agustin Acasaguatlan, has its main office in the village of San Agustin Acasaguatlan in the Department of El Progreso, Guatemala. Adipsa was the first producer group with the ECOQ™ Certification.
Adipsa is located in the Sierra de las Minas mountain range, in a national reserve. The Sierra de las Minas has a very special microclimate, it is unique because the mountain range is spread east to west. Organic agriculture is used in this area which helps environmental and social sustainability for the region.
Adipsa began in 1996 as a reforestation project with coffee and shade trees. Adipsa focuses on a few main goals, including the environment, production, education and micro-climate. They focus on environment in protecting wildlife and nature in the area. The producers work to improve the soil and protect their water sources. There is a focus on production, through promotion of diversification of cash crops so members have a steadier and less risky income throughout the year. Education is a main focus; there are scholarships available for the kids of members for primary school and junior high. 300 children have already benefited from these scholarships! Also micro-credit helps members with small loans to start the harvest or invest in buying seeds.
Photos below: Senor Miguel Capul, member of Adipsa, composting with red worms and organic coffee shade trees of Don Alfredo Mendez

Altitude: 3600-4500 feet
Variety: Catuai, Caturra, Pache Colis, Pache Cubano, Bourbon
Processing Method: Washed

Grade: Strictly Hard Bean
Species: Arabica
Harvest: January-March

Cup Characteristics: sweet, chocolate nutty at the crust, honeyed, floral slight citrus nice acidity clean and smooth