Field Report: Guatemala & El Salvador 2018

Tag along to Rich & Mario’s origin trip through Guatemala & El Salvador!

Guatemala

The sweet smell of jasmine, the coffee flowers at La Esperanza, Antigua are in full bloom! Via @rich_austin on the ground in Guatemala visiting our friends @tg-labs. pic.twitter.com/atmqh61ZAB

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Tools of the trade on the drying beds at La Esperanza, Antigua. pic.twitter.com/jMhuymXa5Q

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Beautiful display of farming here at La Esperanza in Guatemala. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/AnpHTfqUJH

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The drying beds at La Esperanza with Volcán de Agua in the background. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/DyWHHhOuRA

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Minor of Los Nacimienos farm near Laguna de Ayarza overlooking his farm with accompanying pictures of the days visit that was both joyful and very sad. pic.twitter.com/8KR45IepFL

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Heart ache, Minor shows us the damage caused by roya or coffee leaf rust. 😔 The disease has caused some 40-50% loss in production this season. pic.twitter.com/cFQeO5RApP

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Parting shot as Rich and Mario left Los Nacimienos. This small farm is under the grips of devastating roya damage yet the people here have so much joy and passion for coffee production. Inspiring. ^Ash

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New Geisha seedling spring to life at Joya Grande, Santa Ana. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/5Ziy6weumE

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Fernando, owner of Santa Ana farm in Puebla Nuevo Vinas. A naturally occurring farm that shares the balance of the surrounding wilderness in this remote area. Watch this space, it would be a crime not to highlight his work very soon! Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/ooFplQ1XXR

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Impeccable seedling nursery with many different varietals at Joya Grande- Santa Rosa, Barbena. Via our man on the ground at the moment: @richaustin

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Delicious San Francisco Geisha, perfection! Produced by our much loved Brol family partners located in the San Francisco El Alto region of Guatemala. This coffee offered a unique flavour profile, unlike Geisha's we've ever tried before. And what a privilege it was to catch the beauty of it flowering on our travels through the region. 📷 @richaustin

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Today we had the honour of visiting San Francisco, Cotzal. I don’t think any picture could do this place and people justice, just simply amazing in every way! Finishing with a tasting that included their Geisha, mind blown! #Cotzal #SanFrancisco #Geisha pic.twitter.com/m3ASf6U4Iw

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What else do you do when you visit an amazing waterfall at the estate you buy from? Brew! #cotzal #SanFrancisco pic.twitter.com/EfPWpH3ZOP

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Ever seen 300,000 coffee trees? #cotzal #SanFrancisco pic.twitter.com/VnO0Zn8WO7

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Aerial view of San Francisco Cotzal 👀. Via @rich_austin #mavic #drone #fivesenses pic.twitter.com/CymQzumhar

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El Salvador

A first look at La Esperanza – El Salvador. What an incredible estate found close to Volcan de San Salvador. Fresh crop is about to ship and should become available July. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/t5DBqagfn0

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Our roaster Mario, looking very happy to be at La Esperanza – El Salvador. pic.twitter.com/cA4reo1qeZ

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First flowering at La Esperanza, El Salvador is finished and the second is just about to begin. There can be as many as three flowering blooms that come with the first rains post harvest. #laespersnza #elsalvador #bloom via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/JYRY0cgl8D

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Lone flower, Orange Bourbon at Ataco, El Carmen mill. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/Sk24HowTJU

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Standing in El Cocal Geisha field with Fernando Alfaro from El Carmen Estate. This stunning Geisha will be shipping shortly! Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/aNqG4kCw48

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When brewing up a cup of coffee, it's easy to forget everything those little beans have seen on the journey. Currently in El Salvador; this guy has @richaustin's back!️ 🙌 #FSCorigins #fivesensescoffee #ElSalvador #CoffeeFarming #AtOrigin

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Bruno’s Aires farm milled by El Borbollon mill – post the devastation caused by Roya this farm is committed to planting Quality and cupping performance over resistance. Many producers still feel the risk is worth the reward. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/TWLLV1hhWJ

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Drone footage of the stunning Geisha fields of El Cocal, from El Carmen in the regioncy of Ataco, El Salvador. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/PS95N71O0g

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Another shot of the El Cocal Geisha fields, this shot shows the dryness at the end of the season. In the coming weeks the place will be transformed as the rains nourish and begin the growth of next years harvest. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/17fx6GxZzs

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Take a cruze over the fields of Bienos Aires, these newly planted 3-4 y/o fields have been planted with Red Bourbon post Roya damage. A varietal synonymous with tastiness. Via @rich_austin pic.twitter.com/UTJxpzfbEX

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