{"product_id":"guatemala-finca-carrizalito-washed","title":"Guatemala Finca Carrizalito Washed","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChocolate Ganache, Pecan Pie, Toffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNuevo Oriente, Guatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000–1,200 masl | SHB EP grade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashed process, patio-dried\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmooth body with toasted pecan finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for espresso, pour-over, and drip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications \/ Coffee Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Ricardo Zelaya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarm: Finca Carrizalito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Nuevo Oriente, Guatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarietals: Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Villa Sarchi, Pacas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess: Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAltitude: 1,000–1,200 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Whole Bean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 300g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere Ricardo Zelaya’s work in coffee truly began.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA composed Guatemalan cup shaped by care and long-term stewardship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinca Carrizalito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is more than a farm; it is the origin of Ricardo Zelaya’s life in coffee. In 1986, at just 21 years old, Ricardo purchased this land in the rugged highlands of northwestern Guatemala, turning academic training into practical experience. From early planting experiments to constructing his first wet mill, Carrizalito became the foundation of everything that followed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated in Nuevo Oriente at 1,000–1,200 masl and graded SHB EP, the farm benefits from rich volcanic soils and nearly eight months of annual rainfall. Today, it also serves as the nursery for Ricardo’s other farms, cultivating resilient seedlings that adapt successfully across his network, reinforcing consistency and long-term quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaching Carrizalito requires a six- to nine-hour journey over challenging roads, a reminder of its remote setting and the dedication required to maintain it. Yet its importance remains central. Beyond coffee production, the farm supports a primary school serving more than 100 local children, including access to a computer lab. This investment reflects Ricardo’s belief that sustainable coffee must also strengthen the surrounding community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe lot itself is composed of Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Villa Sarchi, and Pacas. Fully washed and patio-dried, it is processed with an emphasis on clarity and structure. In the cup, expect milk chocolate and toffee pecan pie sweetness and a gentle citrus lift  for balance. The profile is smooth, grounded, and composed, a reflection of traditional washed craftsmanship and decades of steady refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarrizalito may not be the largest farm in Ricardo’s portfolio. Still, it remains the most symbolic: a place where knowledge became practice, and where a long-term vision for Guatemalan coffee first took root.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Chose This Coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eWe chose this lot because it carries the beginning of Ricardo Zelaya’s story, not just as a producer, but as someone who built his understanding of coffee from the ground up. Carrizalito is where experimentation turned into conviction and where years of quiet, consistent work shaped a way of farming that values both quality and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eThere’s something honest about coffees like this. Nothing overstated, nothing forced, just clarity, balance, and the kind of profile that comes from knowing the land deeply over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"707\"\u003eIt’s a cup that reflects where it all started, and why that still matters today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Somewhere Coffee Co","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":66713839894832,"sku":"66713839894832","price":21.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/7567\/3136\/files\/Bigol_giantassheapingscoop_5.png?v=1777734862","url":"https:\/\/www.gratitudecoffee.ca\/products\/guatemala-finca-carrizalito-washed","provider":"Gratitude Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}