Catarina Mendez

Catarina is a first-generation coffee grower in Aldea Com, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Alongside her husband, she started small with a few parcels of land. Over time, they expanded their farm to 4.3 hectares. Finca Gomez sits at an altitude of 1500–1600 masl. Their coffee is handpicked and processed on-site.

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Sourced by Primavera, an organization working with over 200 local producers in Guatemala. Primavera provides milling, bagging, and export services through their sister company, La Central de Café. Their agronomy program supports local farmers, empowering them to build a sustainable coffee industry in Huehuetenango.

Price Paid for Green Coffee (ex. shipping): £9.00/kg
Amount Purchased: 210kg
Harvest: January - April 2024