The Rodriguez Family
In Guatemala Antigua, The Rodriguez family bought Finca Capetillo (which is the name of their mill and one of their farms) purely for sugar cane production in 1875. However, realized soon after that they could also produce coffee given the landscape of their land. 1945 saw respected lawyer Jose Falla partner with Federico and Ernesto Rodriguez Benito to create Rodriguez, Falla & Co., which has managed the farm ever since. In 2002, Pedro Echeverria Falla (grandson to Jose Falla) became the General Manager of Capetillo and has maintained it ever since. Both his grandfather, Jose Falla Aris, and the Rodriguez Benito Family still own the land to this day.
Finca Capetillo
There are several keys to Finca Capetillo’s success, such as considerable experience with coffee drying and processing. A combination of modern equipment and traditional techniques also allows for consistent quality delivery. The 300 hectares of the farm are well-defined, allowing superior traceability for each lot. This traceability continues throughout processing, with each lot followed with careful attention from harvest through preparation for export. A mix of good altitude, the right amount of rainfall, and uniquely formulated soil helps the (mostly) Bourbon coffees develop throughout their production cycle.
Royal Coffee NY is offering one lot from Finca Capetillo this year:
- 38181: Guatemala Antigua Capetillo Yellow Bourbon – APCA (GP)
Finca Santa Catalina
Santa Catalina is a farm near the Acatenango volcano in Antigua that is 95 hectares in size. Of this,70 hectares are exclusively devoted to coffee production, and 25 hectares are set aside as a forest preserve close to the Acatenango volcano. Santa Catalina produces a number of different varietals including Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, and Pache. Coffees from the farm are sent to Finca Capetillo for processing and milling after harvest.
Royal Coffee NY Is offering two lots from Finca Santa Catalina this year:
- 38183: Guatemala Antigua Santa Catalina Caturra – APCA (GP)
- 38186: Guatemala Antigua Santa Catalina Pache C – APCA (GP)
Finca La Travesia
Finca La Travesia (“The Journey”) is situated a little higher than the other farms. Some sections at over 2,000 meters above sea level. Their coffee is processed at Finca Capetillo, like the others, and they produce mostly Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai. The farm has competed several times in both the APCA coffee competition and the Cup of Excellence.
Royal Coffee NY is offering one lot from Finca Travesia this year:
- 38187: Guatemala Antigua Travesia Caturra – APCA (GP)
Finca Las Nubes
Named for the clouds, Finca Las Nubes is located on the slopes of the Acatenango volcano facing the city of Antigua. It has been producing coffee since the early 1970s. Finca Las Nubes produces mostly Bourbon and Caturra varietals, and sends its coffee along to Finca Capetillo for post-harvest processing. Las Nubes has won the Best Coffee within the APCA six times, and has participated in the Cup of Excellence auction six times as well.
Royal Coffee NY is offering one lot from Finca Las Nubes this year:
- 38185: Guatemala Antigua Nubes Bourbon – APCA (GP)
