Volume 02 · Guatemala
Finca Villaure
Huehuetenango, Guatemala · 1,800 masl
Aurelio Villatoro's family has cultivated coffee on the slopes of the Cuchumatanes mountains for four generations. His approach is unhurried—letting the land and seasons guide every decision, from planting to processing.
The Producer
Steady Hands, Patient Work
A philosophy of patience
Aurelio doesn't chase trends or rush harvests. He trusts the rhythms his grandfather taught him—waiting for cherries to reach peak ripeness, even when it means smaller yields.
"The mountain knows better than I do," he says. "My job is to listen."
Region
Huehuetenango
Altitude
1,800 masl
Variety
Bourbon, Caturra
Process
Washed
Harvest
January 2026
The Land
Where Clouds Meet Coffee
Cuchumatanes highlands
The Cuchumatanes are Guatemala's highest non-volcanic mountain range. At this altitude, coffee cherries develop slowly—building complexity and sweetness that can't be rushed.
Cold nights preserve acidity. Warm days build sugars. The result is a cup with remarkable clarity and depth.
Coffee isn't just what we grow—it's how we live. Every tree on this farm has a story. Some were planted by my grandfather. Some I planted with my children. They'll still be producing long after I'm gone.
— Aurelio Villatoro, Finca Villaure
Tasting Notes
Red Apple, Milk Chocolate
With almond cream finish
The first sip brings bright red apple acidity, rounded by rich milk chocolate. As it cools, notes of almond cream and raw sugar emerge—a finish that invites another cup.
Best brewed as pour-over or drip to highlight its clarity, though it also excels in milk drinks.
Taste This Coffee
Volume 02: Steady Hands includes Finca Villaure alongside Vista al Bosque, plus an art print, curated playlist, and brewing guide.
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