Worker Bee MCR Tea & Coffee
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500g Whole Bean
Flavour profile:
Light, complex, very sweet with an apple/mellow citrus acidity and a long finish
Additional Information:
Background: Established in 1969, FEDECOCAGUA is a cooperative organization with around 20,000 members. Seventy percent of co-op members are members of indigenous groups from various regions of Guatemala, including Huehuetenango, Cobán, Verapaces, Retalhuleu, San Marcos, and Zacapa. The organisation is made up of over 150 individual cooperatives that supply the coffee. As the main exporter of coffee from Guatemala, Fedecocagua is perfectly position to provide almost everything we need at DRW from speciality microlots to undergrade stocklots via certified main grades.
They are the one stop shop for all things Guatemalan. Their dry mill is in Palin, one hour south of Guatemala City.
Holding capacity here is 350,000 quintales of parchment, and with such volume keeping on top of movements is very important. Each lot is identifiable through an individual code, with volume, cooperative name and delivery date. There are a number of collection points and warehouses in other locations such as Huehuetenango, which allows for the grouping of parchment lots before transporting to the dry mill for final prep and QC. The Palin facility also has a 15kg Diedrich roaster for adding value to the co-operatives operations, and a cupping lab for QC of lots received and stored.
The roastery has opened a new internal market for Fedecocagua. The Camoja warehouse was designed by Gerardo’s (the head of Fedecocagua) son, and is managed by Don Jose. Being newer, it has showers, lockers, laundry rooms and even beds for the workers, as well as a cupping lab and sound storage for 75,000 bags. There are 10 fulltime staff, including a Q grader. Most of the coffee from Huehue for Fedecocagua comes through this facility. A water recycling facility is in the final stages of being operational, with an on site well providing clean water and rainwater being collected and used for watering plants and grass on the site.
Country: Guatemala
Regions: Huehuetenango, Cobán, Verapaces, Retalhuleu, San Marcos, and Zacapa
Altitude: Up to 1,500 masl.
Harvest Period: November - April
Cropping: Selective hand picking.
Processing: Washed
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Frequently asked questions
When will I recieve my order?
Our General Undertaking is to dispatch all orders received within a 48 hour period once the order has been received and payment information supplied has been verified. For the best chance of next working day delivery if and where possible, we encourage ordering before 12:00. Please note that weekend and bank holiday orders are usually shipped the next working day. If ordering from abroad, we cannot guarantee a delivery timeframe, but we expect all deliveries to arrive within 5 working days.
Once an order has been received, an automated email Order Confirmation will be sent to the email address provided, confirming all aspects of the order. A second email will be sent by a member of our team once the order has been dispatched.
How do I keep my product fresh?
Storage plays a huge role in maintaining the quality and taste of your Tea & Coffee.
The main principles of storage are to keep in a cool dark place such as a pantry or cupboard and in an air tight container. Avoid storing alonside products with a strong odor and do not store in the fridge!
How much coffee should I order?
Whether you prefer to add one shot or two your coffee, we've broken down just how much coffee you would need to order per shot of whole bean or cup of filter coffee below:
Coffee beans
1 shot expresso = 8gms
227g bag = 28 shots of expresso
500g bag = 62 shots of expresso
Ground coffee
2 cup cafetiere = 14gms
227g bag = 16 x 2 cup cafetiere
500g bag = 35 x 2 cup cafetiere
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From here you will be able to see how many points you have in your account. Use the slider to select the amount of points that you wish to redeem, then click Redeem.
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