When a Kenyan variety takes root in the Guatemalan mountains, the result can be a truly juicy experience! El Paraiso SL 28 from the Czech roastery Doubleshot is a limited-edition coffee from the Fun line that showcases what a Kenyan variety can do in the Central American mountains. The flavor combines red currant jam with a generous dose of citrus freshness, while the more pronounced, juicy acidity is pleasantly balanced by a creamy body. The result is a fresh, fruity, yet smooth filter coffee that definitely has something to offer lovers of unusual flavor profiles.
Behind this coffee is Urisar Ferneldy, a trained agronomist who manages the family farm El Paraiso in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. His grandfather founded the farm in 1965, and Urisar began taking over operations in 2010. On 16 hectares of steep slopes at an elevation of 1,800 to 2,050 meters above sea level, he grows both traditional and non-traditional varieties and enjoys experimenting with new methods. He also shares his expertise with neighboring farmers, helping them improve the quality of their coffee and find buyers.
The SL 28 variety underwent washed processing with extended fermentation. The harvested cherries are first sorted in water, then the skin and most of the pulp are removed. The beans are then fermented in tanks for 36 to 48 hours to release the remaining pulp, after which they are thoroughly washed. Finally, the beans are dried on African beds for 10 to 14 days. This meticulous process promotes a clean flavor profile, pronounced fruitiness, and fresh acidity. Urisar operates in relatively modest facilities, which only underscores the crucial role played by experience and the attention paid to every stage of processing.
- Altitude: 1,800–2,050 m above sea level
- Producer: Urisar Ferneldy
- Farm: Finca El Paraiso