Belancan Yeast Honey, from Kintamani, Bali
The Belancan Yeast Honey lot comes from Belancan Village, Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia, and is produced by Kanggo
Entre Volcanes is a distinctive project initiated in 1990, to support local small specialty coffee growers in Guatemala. Initially started by the Falla family, the program now includes about 500 small producers and is collaboratively managed and supported by the San Miguel Mill in Antigua, Guatemala.
As the name suggests (among the volcanoes), the coffee grow surrounded by three volcanoes (Agua, Acatenango and Fuego, the last one still active), all of which provide great environments for dense beans to grow. The coffee varieties cultivated include mainly Bourbon, Catuai and Caturra. These plants flourish under the shade of Grevillea trees at altitudes between 1,500 and 1,700 meters.
Upon arrival, the cherries are weighed and visually inspected for quality. They are sorted by density, with green cherries removed. Next, the cherries are depulped and the mucilage is removed. The coffee undergoes a 24-hour aerobic fermentation process without water, followed by washing and centrifuging to remove excess water. The coffee is then dried on patios, in mechanical drying machines (guardiolas), and again on patios. For smaller volumes, the drying is done entirely on patios.
Entre Volcanes Social Impact
The Falla family’s involvement in coffee production dates back to 1890, beginning with a farm in the Antigua region. Antonio’s great-grandfather, passionate about plants, managed the initial farm and later acquired another nearby, where he established the San Miguel Mill dedicated solely to processing the family’s coffee. Over time, San Miguel evolved into a collaborative platform working with coffee producers across Guatemala.
The Entre Volcanes program, the first significant initiative by the Falla family, focuses on supporting smallholder farmers by offering financial aid, farm visits, and technical assistance. A full-time agronomist oversees and visits the farms throughout the year, providing recommendations and baby plants, ensuring good agricultural practices. The program also includes customized training sessions to meet specific objectives. All activities are intended to ensure quality along the process; such as feedback on seedling and plant management, or cherry-picking practices.
San Miguel offers social benefits such as access to eye doctors and medical clinics for employees, their families, and the producers. Additionally, the mill collaborates with various schools, especially those linked to the Coffee Producers Association. Despite facing economic and political challenges, including labor issues in Guatemala, San Miguel continues to support its producers.
In 2024, San Miguel won the Guatemala Cup of Excellence, placing #7 in the one-of-a-kind category with their farm, La Tacita. Although their primary focus is not in competitions, they support producers interested in competing by providing cupping and other necessary assistance.
The Entre Volcanes program aims to enhance traceability for their customers in the future while maintaining a sustainable business model that supports the environment and produces high-quality coffee.
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