{"product_id":"april-coffee-roasters-el-socorro-guatemala-washed-maracaturra","title":"April Coffee Roasters - El Socorro, Washed Maracaturra | Guatemala","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuatemala — Diego de la Cerda Finca El Socorro Maracaturra (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Peach • 🍬 Nougat • 🌸 Florals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diego de la Cerda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca El Socorro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Palencia, Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maracaturra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,800 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Diego de la Cerda's Finca El Socorro in Palencia — the washed expression of one of Guatemala's most celebrated varietals from one of its most decorated farms. Clean, structured, and elegantly sweet, with the elevated body that Maracaturra consistently delivers. In the cup: fresh peach, nougat sweetness, and delicate florals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca El Socorro has been in the de la Cerda family since 1960, located in Palencia just 50 kilometres from Guatemala City. Diego is a third-generation producer who has spent the past 15 years expanding the farm's varietal range and refining processing techniques to deliver consistently exceptional quality. The farm's commitment to excellence has earned it multiple Cup of Excellence awards and a reputation as one of Guatemala's most respected specialty producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaracaturra is a natural hybrid of Maragogype and Caturra, thought to have originated in Brazil in the 1800s. Its large bean size has earned it the nickname \"Elephant Bean\", while its Caturra heritage contributes both flavour clarity and generous yields. El Socorro first received Maracaturra seeds from Anacafé — Guatemala's national coffee association — and expanded production after the variety demonstrated its potential through top competition rankings. Diego believes that reducing fermentation time through the use of hot water following milling maintains optimal bean density and leads to greater cup quality — a philosophy that is evident in the clean, well-structured profile of this lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Washed process at Finca El Socorro involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selectively harvested at peak ripeness 🔧 Depulping — Outer skin removed before fermentation 💧 Hot water acceleration — Hot water used after milling to accelerate and shorten fermentation time, preserving bean density and cup clarity 🧪 Fermentation — Beans fermented for a controlled, reduced period 💧 Washing — Thoroughly washed to remove all fermentation residue ☀️ Drying — Dried using a combination of patio drying, shade drying, and raised beds to optimal moisture content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hot water-accelerated fermentation is the defining step — Diego's belief that shorter fermentation maintains optimal bean density and greater cup quality is clearly borne out in the clean, structured, and well-defined profile this lot delivers, with the Maracaturra's natural sweetness and elevated body preserved in full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean, sweet, and beautifully structured washed Maracaturra from one of Guatemala's most consistently excellent farms — fresh peach brightness, warm nougat sweetness, and a delicate floral character, with the full body and creamy mouthfeel that make this variety so distinctive. A reliable and elegant expression of El Socorro's long-standing quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🍑 Peach 🍬 Nougat 🌸 Florals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"April Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ June 2nd","offer_id":57975458201974,"sku":"APRIL-SOCORRO-DIEGO-CERDA-MARACATURRA-WASHED-FIL-JUN02","price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/maracaturrafilter_2362x2362_crop_center_e4df865e-a411-4dd8-bd86-4e990f16a4eb.webp?v=1780917056","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/april-coffee-roasters-el-socorro-guatemala-washed-maracaturra","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}