Ricardo Zelaya

Ricardo Zelaya is a coffee producer operating in the Antigua region of Guatemala, with cultivation occurring across an altitude band of 1200 to 1890 meters. The varietal landscape represented in the catalog includes Caturra and Bourbon as dominant varieties, alongside Pacas, Villa Sarchi, and Pacamara. The process portfolio for this producer consists entirely of washed preparations across the recorded lots. The catalog footprint features eight total coffees from Ricardo Zelaya, with three currently in stock, supported by six different roasters. The average Cherrybook Index across their lots is 52.5, with representation spanning harvest years and roaster offerings. Recent catalog examples include the Rogue Espresso and North Forty offerings from Flatland Coffee Roasters, Guatemala Santa Clara from Revolver Coffee and The Barn Coffee Roasters using Caturra and Bourbon, Guatemala Santa Clara Pacamara from Dark Woods Coffee, and a decaf offering from Fantôme Café featuring a blend of Bourbon, Caturra, Pacas, and Villa Sarchi. All noted recent lots utilize the washed process. The work of Ricardo Zelaya in the catalog is distinguished by a consistent focus on washed processing across multiple varietals within the Antigua region.