Discover a succulent gem from Guatemala that you'll love at first sip - Guatemala La Merced from Czech coffee wizards Mazelab is an example of how a combination of family heritage and precision roasting can create a top-quality filter coffee. This naturally processed Bourbon from the Chimaltenango region brings elegant pear acidity, deep dried fruit sweetness and a silky , creamy body to the cup, finishing with a smooth, cocoa-smooth aftertaste. The first sip draws you into its layered harmony, which is both subtle and expressive at the same time.
Behind every bean of this coffee is a story that goes deep into the past - all the way back to 1832, when the Finca La Merced farm came into the hands of the Alburez Ortega family. The first coffee trees were planted in 1912 and since then the farm has become synonymous with resilience, continuity and quality. After an earthquake and years of social unrest, the story could have ended, but instead the family rebuilt everything from the ground up. Today, the children and grandchildren of the original founders care for the farm, bringing not only humility but a deep understanding of the local soil and microclimate to their work. La Merced is not just a place, it is the heart of a family history - and we are proud to be a part of it.
The natural processing method here brings out the sweetness and texture of the coffee. Ripe cherries are sun-dried whole, preserving maximum sugars and aromas. Thanks to the careful control of fermentation, the resulting coffee has a clean and layered profile - the fruitiness here is distinct, but elegant and natural, without exaggerated fluctuations. Combined with the Bourbon variety, this makes for a cup that is harmonious, subtle and memorable at the same time.