Claudia Lovo, El Arbol CM Washed Guji Landrace - Nicaragua

Roast Date: 13 Nov 2024

Tasting Notes:
Delight in the floral aroma of lavender, followed by bright flavors of orange, red currant, and pink grapefruit. It finishes with the natural sweetness of yellow plum. This cup is beautifully balanced, offering high-quality acidity with a clean, crisp, and lively experience.

Origin:  Dipilto, Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua
Producer:  Claudia Lovo
Varietal:  SL34
Process:  Natural
Fermentation:  Carbonic Maceration (96 hours in cherry)
Altitude:  1600 masl
Drying:  30 days in cherry

Experience the vibrant elegance of El Arbol CM Natural SL34 – a remarkable coffee crafted with meticulous care and innovation. Produced by the talented Claudia Lovo at Finca El Arbol, this unique coffee highlights the SL34 varietal and is processed using carbonic maceration, a method borrowed from winemaking. This enhances the coffee’s fresh fruit notes, providing a controlled fermentation that delivers an extraordinary flavor experience.

Farm Story
Founded in 2016 by Claudia Lovo and Saša Šestić, El Árbol is more than just a coffee farm. Once focused on commodity coffee, it has transformed into a self-sustaining, environmentally driven operation. With a goal to be fully organic by 2025, El Árbol is nurturing biodiversity with beehives, livestock, and on-site vegetable farming. The farm also prioritizes the well-being of its workers, offering upgraded housing, meals, healthcare, and education.

Their commitment to sustainability goes hand-in-hand with innovative coffee processing methods, combining carbonic maceration with a variety of coffee types to produce truly unique and exciting coffees.

Why You’ll Love It:
If you’re searching for a coffee that not only excites your taste buds but also supports ethical and forward-thinking farming practices, the El Arbol CM Natural SL34 is your perfect match. This is a coffee that embodies innovation, sustainability, and exceptional taste—all in one cup.