Maracaturra - Juan Diego De La Cerda, Guatemala
Maracaturra - Juan Diego De La Cerda, Guatemala
The most award winning varietal from Juan Diego in Guatemala.
Medium
Seed Dried (Washed)
Deep & Complex
Tastes like: Tropical Fruit, Root Beer, Raison Bran
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Producer Equity: 20% Remains at Origin: $5.82 per 12oz bag - $6.60 FOB /lb
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Maracaturra - Juan Diego De La Cerda, Guatemala
Maracaturra is a hybrid of the giant Maragogype and the traditional Caturra varietal, and Juan Diego De La Cerda's Maracaturra from Finca El Socorro has won more top 3 Cup of Excellence awards than any other coffee from his farm. The varietal presents significant agronomic and processing challenges: it is susceptible to leaf rust and must be carefully monitored, yields remarkably low volumes, and the large seeds benefit from a slower, more gentle roast approach to evenly roast through the center. Grown at 1,850 MASL in Palencia's highland climate, this nano lot showcases the meticulous on-farm processing Juan Diego has refined since 1999, delivering complex flavors of tropical fruit, root beer, raisin bran, dates, and florals that justify its rarity and esteem.
Producer:
Juan Diego De La Cerda is the visionary force behind Finca El Socorro in Guatemala. Our relationship with Juan Diego dates back to 2008, built on shared values of quality, transparency, and innovation. At El Socorro, he continually pushes boundaries through meticulous farming, varietal exploration, and pioneering processing methods, producing award-winning coffees that redefine what Guatemalan coffee can be.
Place:
Guatemala’s coffee story is shaped by rugged volcanoes and extreme altitude. Coffee grows across eight regions—Antigua, Huehuetenango, Acatenango, Atitlán, Cobán, Fraijanes, San Marcos, and Nuevo Oriente—at 1,300–2,000+ meters. Volcanic soils, strong diurnal temperature shifts, and diverse microclimates define flavor. Harvest runs November through April, yielding structured, high-acidity coffees prized globally.
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20% Remains At Origin: 20% Remains at Origin: $5.82 per 12oz bag - $6.60 FOB /lb
20% Remains At Origin = The portion of the retail price that remained in the country of origin.
Financial Transparency:
Country Of Origin: Guatemala
Partner Since: 2008
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Preparation Style: Filter and Espresso
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- ABAlec B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMaracaturra
Such a lovely coffee.
The Brew was so soft And had beautiful crema
The coffee it self was unreal.
So smooth and subtly sweet.
I'll be back for more!! 🔥🙏