Guatemala El Regalito

Finca El Regalito (“the little gift”)  is on the west side of the village of Hoja Blanca in Huehuetenango, Guatemala, with Mexico almost visible across the valley to the northwest. 

El Regalito is led by Arturo Villatoro and his son Vielmann, who manages the day to day running of the farm. Their lots are on a sheer ridgeline where Chalum, Mandarin, and Capulin trees shade the classic Bourbon and Caturra coffee varieties. 

We found this coffee to be layered and approachable, with familiar flavors like cocoa and brown sugar plus a hint of crisp fruit that reminded us of pear.