Every year our trip to Central America is big, and this year was no different. New relationships were explored in Guatemala, I touched based with our favourite coop and producer in Costa Rica and I investigated the coffee landscape of Nicaragua for the first time. For those that don’t use twitter, I hope you enjoy this glimpse into the trip.
Finca #LasNubes circa 1960. Unbelievable history. Epic Farm. #Guat ^JI pic.twitter.com/vv5sQBJ7bB
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#LasNubes nursery. Some 200,000 trees housed here. Many started by local high school, which has focus in farming. ^JI pic.twitter.com/6Jy1Rz3g4o
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#LasNubes has adopted planting grass b/w the rows of coffee. It aids in erosion, but also when cut and placed at… pic.twitter.com/sThj1vl2Vh
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the trunk of the tree, it aids with proper temp control and a correct level of organic material for healthy growth. ^JI
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The end of the day at #LasNubes means it’s time for the pickers to weigh & deliver their cherries for processing ^JI pic.twitter.com/lE8s5j2b8H
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Sunset #LasNubes ^JI pic.twitter.com/uPM8CJi59w
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@5Senses You don’t see this in Australia! #VulcanFuego #GoodMorning pic.twitter.com/UvETlkZnpx
— Jacob Ibarra (@Ibarra_Jacob) March 11, 2015
If you are gonna work outside, you might as well do it with a view! #LakeAititlan #DonSantiagoBeneficio ^JI pic.twitter.com/2hDyBNYFpv
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 12, 2015
Always great to be back at #FincaChacaya. Beautiful farm. #Atitlan ^JI pic.twitter.com/0SfcceUFKs
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New @ #FincaChacaya, netting over patio. You’d be amazed by dif in temp something they r battling w #climatechange^JI pic.twitter.com/6cwY8QSHOR
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 13, 2015
A lot of coffee wisdom gleaned from this man, Mario Cabrera #FincaChacaya^JI pic.twitter.com/FyJwmQGru7
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#Finca #SanRafaelUrias #GenuineAntigua ^JI pic.twitter.com/R3stSPHsAh
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 14, 2015
Isidro Valdes explaining milling process. Doesn’t look like it but machines r nearly 100yrs old #SanRafaelUrias ^JI pic.twitter.com/UTxurVukLO
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After depulper, coffee goes through these channels – zig zag design helps to remove mucilage #SanRafaelUrias ^JI pic.twitter.com/Z3a5i6n3OV
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#SanRafaelUrias Unbelievable farm with such history. The whole #finca felt historic/momentous. ^JI pic.twitter.com/XWMrh9gmR6
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#Finca #SantaIsabel Such a stunning farm! First time in the #Coban region. Strangely reminds me of #Vic ^JI pic.twitter.com/FeAgsKvQmc
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 16, 2015
Most of Guatemala is finished w it’s harvest. Not #SantaIsabel. Harvest could continue into April ^JI pic.twitter.com/HV77wJJ2Y9
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Wicho “the man” Valdez and I examining the day’s pickings #unreal #SantaIsabel ^JI pic.twitter.com/8W6uxA6i5u
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Wicho explaining his processing: dry fermentation over night, then washed, then soaked for 12 hours #SantaIsabel ^JI pic.twitter.com/Z4RHdmfMwS
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#Coban is so rainy that at night Wicho puts coffee n boxes. I believe it also helps 2 establish lot uniformity ^JI pic.twitter.com/tx9MqjEtMD
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#SantaIsabel pic.twitter.com/SCe0oDVeK6
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#LaPastora #Beneficio. Convincingly, this place attests that great people make great coffee ^JI pic.twitter.com/iJtrjpo0mI
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 20, 2015
Having been coached by #ICAFE, Mainor explains new processing approaches for this year #AfricanProcess #LaPastora pic.twitter.com/6Cw9Sks0rk
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Can’t wait for this to hit Aus shores! #yellowhoney #LaPastora #CostaRica ^JI pic.twitter.com/v363hNY15v
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 20, 2015
New processing = new raised beds (72, 48, & 12 hour soaking times this year before drying) #LaPastora ^JI pic.twitter.com/C3VlMa79l9
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Looking forward to it! ^HJ RT @Ibarra_Jacob: Say hello to our new Costa offering! Due to ship in a couple weeks. pic.twitter.com/Rv6oNpbG9w
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 24, 2015
Say hello to #LaFlorencia! There are some outstanding gems that pass through these doors. #Nicaragua ^JI pic.twitter.com/Jn3eLlUhBn
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The sweet smell of #honey processed coffee drying in the sun. The view isn’t too bad either. #LaFlorencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/2TRrI9XFM0
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Delivery time! Local producers don’t have patios to dry their coffee thus most is brought/tracked @ #LaFlorencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/ul8rXIm5Yr
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The green trillo is the start of the #natural production line – removes dried skins from the beans. #LaFlorencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/G61tGWqNdr
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 24, 2015
The #natural coffee is about to make it to the density sorter – heavy/quality will shift to the left #LaFlorencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/gbv6TflRFk
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All specialty grade coffee from the mill will pass through these women’s hands. #LaFlorencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/rQi3nL6BSr
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 24, 2015
Walking Finca #DivinaProvidencia w owner Misael Saucedo. Pickings are looking solid. #Nicaragua ^JI pic.twitter.com/tGks28SQqp
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 25, 2015
Farm work is not easy. I have huge #respect for these guys. #DivinaProvidencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/IVdSP850gP
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 25, 2015
Some workers choose to do it in style #DKNY #DivinaProvidencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/z0XQWf8yDE
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 25, 2015
Nearly done for the day #micro #wetmill #DivinaProvidencia ^JI pic.twitter.com/h5exDWOq30
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 25, 2015
Let’s just say Misael and #DivinaProvidencia have not done too bad. Micro’s headed our way soon! ^JI pic.twitter.com/XsKpGYAfAi
— Five Senses Coffee (@5Senses) March 25, 2015
