Johan & Nyström Single Origin – Luis "Wicho" Valdés

Discover the taste of Guatemala with Johan & Nyström's Single Origin coffee from the legendary Santa Isabel farm. Sweet and smooth espresso, filled with fudge, candied orange and the crispness of Aroma apples – a perfect balance between sweetness and freshness.

The coffee is grown at Santa Isabel in Cobán, Guatemala, a region known for its unique microclimate and annual rainfall of 3,500 mm. This climate requires careful pruning of the coffee trees to prevent fungal diseases, making harvesting a particularly labour-intensive process. The coffee berries ripen in batches, which means that pickers sometimes visit the same tree up to ten times to harvest the very best berries. After harvesting, the berries are fermented for up to 48 hours before being rinsed and soaked in clean water. Drying takes place first outdoors for a few days and then in well-ventilated greenhouses, where each batch is carefully monitored to achieve an optimal moisture level. Santa Isabel has been owned by the Valdés family since 1960, when Don Luis Valdés bought back the farm that was first acquired in 1875. Since then, his son, Luis "Wicho" Valdés, has run the farm with a combination of tradition and innovative agronomy. Wicho has introduced methods that reduce the use of pesticides and fertilisers, and the farm has set aside a third of its land to protect biodiversity.

This coffee is part of Johan & Nyström's Farmers series, which highlights the best coffees from dedicated growers around the world. With a close and long-standing relationship with the Valdés family, Johan & Nyström has been buying beans from Santa Isabel for ten years in a row. The coffee is roasted with a short and intense roast profile that highlights its caramel sweetness and elegant acidity. The result is a well-balanced coffee that offers a real taste experience. Origin: Cobán, Guatemala. Farm: Santa Isabel. Altitude: 1,600 m. Variety: Caturra. Processing method: Washed. With Johan & Nyström's Single Origin Luis "Wicho" Valdés in your cup, you not only get a coffee with exceptional flavour – you also support a family that is passionate about quality, sustainability and tradition.