The annual return of a much-loved producer. Luis is the producer that has the longest standing direct trade relationship with us. Hatch first began selling roasted coffee in 2017 and Luis was one of the first producers that we worked with and featured in our Roastery Select subscription. The Balladarez family have been coffee producers for three generations and today Luis carries that legacy. Each year his farms always produces incredible coffees that continue to rank amongst the top 10 of the Cup of Excellence competition.
From World Coffee Research:
“As indicated by the name, the variety was introduced to the island of Java directly from Ethiopia by the Dutch in the early 19th century. It was originally thought to be a Typica selection. In the mid-20th century, it was brought to Cameroon by a local farmer via the Vilmorin company, which acquired the seeds in Java from Porteres (a famous breeder). In Cameroon, the breeder Pierre Bouharmont observed that it was partially tolerant to coffee berry disease (CBD), a prevalent problem for coffee growers in Africa, and well adapted for smallholder growers using few inputs. After nearly 20 years of selection, it was released for cultivation in Cameroon in 1980-90. Even so, genetic fingerprinting of molecular markers has revealed that Java is a selection from an Ethiopian landrace population called Abysinia.”
300g
Direct trade with the Balladerez Family
Origin:
Mozonte, Nicaragua
Producer: Luis Alberto Balladarez Moncada
Varieties: Java
Process: Natural
Elevation: 1500-1800 masl
Harvest: 2025
Recommended Brew:
Filter - Modern Espresso
Reminds us of:
Tropical Fruit, Toffee, Hazelnut
Order 3 or more bags of coffee and the whole order ships free. *Flat rate $10 shipping for orders under 3 coffees.
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Once shipped, please allow for a transit time of 4-7 business days. Orders in the GTA deliver within 1-2 days.
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