More about the coffee, producer & region.

In the past, many producers in the area have grown the Catimor varietal, promoted by the government and large multinational buyers. At moderate altitudes, this gave decent results and decent cup quality. But at higher elevations, yields tend to be lower, and quality is poor. Motivated by the premium prices they are receiving for specialty coffees, more and more producers are replacing classic varieties with Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, and Castillo, which can reach exceptional quality levels when the trees are well managed and adequately fertilised. Since Huabal extends over two mountains and the valley between them, climatic conditions and soil composition can vary considerably. Some areas have humid conditions and red soils similar to the African ones, while others are dry and warm. All this contributes to different and delicious profiles in the cup and increases the coffees' complexity.