This lot of Bella Carmona was harvested from farms in and around Hacienda Carmona in the traditional coffee growing region of Antigua. Long recognized as one of the world’s premier coffee growing regions, Antigua has a rich and lengthy history of coffee production. The beautiful valley setting between three active volcanoes harbors ideal growing conditions, consisting of abundant rainfall, good altitude and volcanic soil perfect for producing high quality coffee.
Green coffee buyer John Di Ruocco worked with Luis Pedro Zelaya in the selection of this coffee. For four generations, dedicated members of the Zelaya family have worked together to grow and process some of the best coffees produced in Antigua. The lot they selected is a blend of 100% Bourbon, harvested between January and March and processed at the Zelaya family mill, Beneficio Bella Vista.
Emerging from this vibrant cup the drinker will experience crisp floral flavors, evidenced by subtle notes of lavender. The finish is smooth with compliments of Dutch cocoa, citrusy orange and sweet cranberry.
Try it for yourself:
Bella Carmona is now available for wholesale and mail-order clients through . Additionally, it will be featured at all Coffee Bar locations throughout the summer. Enjoy!