19th December
Mexico Finca Las Ranas
Roastery: The Fleck Coffee Roasters
Altitude: 950 m. n. m.
Variety: Marsellesa
Processing: Black honey
Taste profile
berries, lemon, green tea
Origin
Finca Las Ranas is located in the Mecacalco region of the state of Veracruz and is managed by Isabela Hernandez Lopez. The farm, originally named Finca Poredores by her grandparents, was renamed in honour of the endemic species of frog found on their land. More recently, Finca Las Ranas has focused on growing specialty and high-quality coffee varieties.
The farm is located at an altitude of 950 metres above sea level and specialises in the Marsellesa coffee variety. The farm covers five hectares and employs two full-time workers, with an additional 15 to 20 local women employed during the harvest season.
The coffee is grown in the shade at Finca Las Ranas using both chemical and organic fertilisers. Annual pruning of the coffee trees and selective harvesting ensure the highest quality coffee cherries. The coffee is processed using the ‘Black Honey’ method, which involves selective harvesting, washing and prolonged fermentation in tanks. This is the most costly, complex, time-consuming and manually demanding method of processing ‘Honey’, in which 90-100 % of the pulp remains on the coffee during fermentation.
The commitment to quality and sustainability at Finca Las Ranas, from selective harvesting to careful storage, ensures that every batch of coffee meets the highest standards. The farm’s commitment to engaging the local community and protecting the environment underlines its role as a pioneer in sustainable coffee farming.
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Recipe:
Method: Hario Dripper V60
Temperature: 93 °C
Grinding: 22 clicks on Comandante
Coffee amount: 20 g
Brew Time: 2:45
0:00 – 100 g bloom
0:45 – up to 200 g
1:15 – up too 300 g