Hermenegildo Marin’s farm, named Arboles de Guajes after the native shade trees that grow on the land, is located in the Oaxacan region of Cañada, in southern Mexico. A family operation for generations, the small 2 hectare (~ 5 acre) coffee farm was passed to Hermenegildo by his parents, along with their knowledge of coffee cultivation. Today he continues the tradition, working alongside his wife and sons to maintain meticulous, quality-focused standards throughout the harvesting and processing of their coffee.

This 100% typica variety harvest possesses notable sweetness and flavor clarity that indicates Hermenegildo’s careful approach to cherry selection and sorting. The honeyed sweetness in the cup offers fresh orange and peach as it cools, while maintaining a supremely approachable cup profile with candied almond, graham cracker, and milk chocolate at its base.

Due to past attempts being thwarted by the coronavirus and other travel-related delays, it wasn't until last summer that we finally were able to meet Hermenegildo. His farm and approach are meticulous, and he has an ambitious spirit that indicates many more beautiful harvests like this one ahead. We hope to continue to expand our purchasing of his coffee moving forward as we enter our third year presenting his coffee with this new release.