San Sur is a 37.8 Hectare farm nestled in the heart of the mountain range in Aldea San Guayaba, Palencia. The farm produces approximately 300 bags of coffee each year.
The coffee is grown on the sides of extremely steep volcanic mountains in loamy soil that is very fertile and ideal for the production of coffee. The beans grow amongst Shalum, Grevillea and Moranative trees, which are native to the region and provide shade.
The varietals that are grown here are ones that thrive in mountainous regions and cooler temperatures such as Bourbon or Pache, which is actually native to Guatamala. San Sur estate employs 6 people permanently, with 40 additional harvesters joining the team each year in late February till the beginning of May. Once the coffee is harvested it is collected by trucks to take them to the wet mill for processing.
