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Santa Isabel

Guatemala - Santa Rosa - Santa Isabel - Honey - Organic

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About this coffee

Coffee produced on the Santa Isabel farm in Guatemala is a guarantee of organic coffee, grown and processed without the use of chemicals. Alex Keller, the farm's owner, is a demanding producer.

For him and his family, helping to preserve the purity and cleanliness of the soil and water sources for future generations is a priority.

Between the rows of coffee trees are pelibueyes (short-haired sheep), which help to renew the vegetation on the ground. Alex Keller has also set up a vermiculture programme to produce his own fertiliser.

The entire production of this coffee is managed in Santa Isabel, from cultivation to drying. Alex Keller also has its own roasting plant, so that it can push its quality control right to the end of the coffee chain, and test new fermentation and drying processes.

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  • Origin

    Guatemala
  • Region

    Fraijanes
  • Terroir

    Santa Rosa
  • Farm

    Santa Isabel
  • Producer

    Alex Keller
  • Species

    Arabica
  • Varieties

    Tupi,

    Colombia,

    Obata,

    Pache,

    Catimor

  • Process

    Honey

  • Drying

    Patios

  • Packaging

    69kg - Jute bags

  • Altitude

    1100 –1300
  • Harvest period

    November - April
  • Type of harvest

    Manual

The farm Santa Isabel

Finca Santa Isabel was founded in 1899. It is located in the village of Pueblo Nuevo Viñas. Coffee is grown here in the shade of endemic species in an organic / biodynamic system.  

After being hit by rust, the owners decided to plant resistant arabica and robusta varieties. The decision was also made to ban chemicals and turn to organic farming throughout the farm. The farm is fully equipped to produce high-quality washed, honey and natural coffee.

Guided by his principles of environmental preservation, owner Alex Keller began exploring biodynamic practices to improve the health and quality of his coffees. Coffee is not the only activity on the farm. Alex also grows turmeric, citrus and bamboo, and raises sheep and bees to produce honey.

Finca Santa Isabel also contributes to the upkeep of a school for over 300 pupils, a soccer pitch and a clinic for its staff. It has also supported the municipality with road maintenance and electrical power projects.

  • Total number of hectares

    1000
  • Number of hectares cultivated

    450
  • Altitude

    1200 - 1400
  • Environment

    Tropical
  • Agroforestry level

    2 - Complex

Meet Alex Keller

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A few words about Alex Keller

Alex Keller is the owner of the Santa Isabel family farm. He is responsible for processing, quality and organic management of the farm. His brother oversees the logistics. They are highly erudite, closely following every stage of production, from the soil to the process, so that they can control and adjust the quality of their coffees and their taste profiles. 

Their innovative personalities and forward-thinking practices have led them to switch from traditional farming practices to certified organic practices, which they have been perfecting since 2010. However, four years ago, they decided to go one step further by converting their farm to fully biodynamic production. Since taking over the farm's operations, they have endeavoured to unite the environmental and social components of the farm and diversify its production to include different genetic strains to ensure its long-term viability.

To support them, the farm employs 15 people year-round. At harvest time, the farm, like the rest of the country, faces a significant labour shortage.

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