Finca Guadalupe Zaju, occupying 310 hectares in Chiapas, Mexico, is a testament to resilience and dedication. Situated on the renowned 'Ruta de Cafe,' the farm's rich history traces back to the Soconusco region's inception by Porfirio Díaz and Otto von Bismarck. Passed down through generations, the Luethje family managed the farm until it was purchased by Teddy Esteve in 2004. Teddy's commitment to quality saw the amalgamation of neighboring farms La Gloria and Chanjul under the Guadalupe Zaju name. A focus on expanding coffee-growing areas with resistant varietals, such as Marsellesa and Hybrids, drives excellence. Meticulous practices, including selective tree pruning and regulated fermentation, contribute to the farm's high yields. Sustainability remains paramount, with shade management and water conservation strategies in place. Teddy's mission to combine expertise with passion has led to Guadalupe Zaju's reputation as a producer of exceptional coffee with a commitment to environmental responsibility.
We do a consistent weekly roast to ensure we can provide you with the freshest coffee. In addition to that, we are committed to provide coffee that are within 14 days of the roast date.
All our coffee beans are roasted on the FROCO FR15-I. A machine that gives us a ton of information like the ability to track temperatures of the beans, drum, and airflow just to name a few. This means we obtain and are able to monitor with a lot of information to ensure we can roast coffee with a high level of consistency.
We pack our whole beans coffee and ground coffee in a 250g airtight packaging. With a smaller packaging, it'll help to keep the coffee fresh and it prevents exposing a large amount of coffee to the environment which can change the flavours of the coffee.
We don't use any flavourings in our products/coffee. What you see on the packaging and our website are taste notes, our ways of depicting nuances of flavours in the coffee beans. So don't worry if you don't get the taste notes, as every taste buds bring a slightly different outcome.