Producer

Luis (Wicho) Valdes

GTAlta Verapaz, Coban

Coffees in catalog: 2
Currently in stock: 1
Roasters carrying: 2
Avg Cherry's Index: 77.5

Luis (Wicho) Valdes’s lots are carried by 2 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 2 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.

Producer overview

Luis (Wicho) Valdes produces coffee in the Alta Verapaz region of Guatemala, specifically within the Coban area. The farm operations are situated at an altitude band between 1400 and 1700 meters above sea level.

The varietal landscape at the farm includes Caturra, Bourbon, and Catuai. These cultivars form the basis of the production observed in the current catalog data.

The processing portfolio is focused on the washed method. Both lots currently represented in the index utilize this traditional approach to preparation.

The catalog footprint for Luis Valdes includes two distinct lots, which have been featured by two different roasters. These coffees are represented in the index with an average Northscore of 71.4.

Recent catalog examples include the San Lorenzo Espresso lot from KB Coffee Roasters, which is a washed blend of Bourbon and Catuai. Additionally, Proud Mary Coffee has featured a washed Caturra lot from the producer.

The work of Luis Valdes is characterized by a consistent focus on washed processing across multiple varietals.