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Producer

Solano Family

GTChimaltenango, San Martín Jilotepeque
Coffees in catalog
3
Currently in stock
0
Roasters carrying
1
Avg Cherry's Index
68.5

Producer overview

The Solano family produces coffee in the Chimaltenango region of Guatemala, specifically within the municipality of San Martín Jilotepeque. Their coffee cultivation occurs at an altitude band ranging from 1650 to 1800 meters above sea level.

The family manages a varietal landscape that includes both red bourbon and yellow bourbon cultivars. These varieties form the basis of their production efforts within the region.

Their process portfolio demonstrates a range of post-harvest techniques. The family utilizes traditional washed processing alongside natural methods and experimental treatments.

The catalog footprint for the Solano family includes three distinct lots. Currently, one roaster has featured their coffee in the index. Recent catalog entries include the Concepción Buena Vista Natural processed as a natural red bourbon, the Concepción Buena Vista processed as a washed yellow bourbon, and the La Joya Honey, which is listed as an experimental process.

The work of the Solano family is characterized by a diverse approach to processing methods applied to bourbon varieties.

  • Guatemalan bourbon producer
  • Chimaltenango high-altitude coffee
  • diverse processing methods

Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.

Producer profile

Varietals

  • yellow bourbon1 lot
  • red bourbon1 lot

Processes

  • Washed1
  • Natural1
  • Experimental1

Altitude

16501800m

No coffees from this producer in stock right now.

Archived (3)

Concepción Buena Vista Natural

Natural lot with Caramel Apple, Black Raspberry, and Tootsie Roll in the cup.

Chimaltenango, GT · Natural

Medium-LightAppleRaspberryChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
$2.08/oz
Out of stock

La Joya Honey

Hazelnut, Soft Serve Ice Cream, and S'mores on a experimental build.

San Martín Jilotepeque, GT · Experimental

LightHazelnutOverall SweetChocolate
Buyer 4.5 (2)
$2.17/oz
No longer available

Related producers

Neighbors in the same book

Same country, shared varietals; other farmers whose lots Cherrybook has catalogued.

Solano Family Coffees · GT; Cherrybook