Curve - A'XOLA Cooperative Guatemala [ESPRESSO]

Origin

Guatemala 

Variety

Bourbon, Caturra, Catuaí, Pache, Typica and Catimor

Processing

Washed

Altitude

1200 - 1900 MASL

Roast Profile

Espresso

Taste Notes

Notes of milk chocolate, hazelnut and creamy.

Coffee Facts

This coffee has been sourced with the help of our importing partner Primavera Coffee whose work in Guatemala focuses on sourcing excellent coffee from independent producers as well as cooperatives, always striving to maximise value for producers, provide support to growing communities and offer full traceability for us as roaster buyers.

The A’xola Cooperative was founded in 1989 with 36 founding members, and has grown to 150 members over the years. They are based in the community of Petatan and work together to market and sell their high quality coffee. The members are both men and women mainly of Mayan Popti heritage and the name A’xola means “ruins around the river” in their indigenous language. As a group they prioritize the participation of women and seek to improve the quality of life of all members of the families who are involved with the group. They also prioritize the environmental and social well- being of the community as part of their mission. Each year the cooperative selects a presidents and during our visit in February 2023 we met with the current leader - Doña Josefa - on the left in the above image with fellow coop members and employees.