Paraiso

We’re excited to welcome another delicious microlot from our friends, the Vides Family in Guatemala. Every season, their coffees deliver so many of the things we love at Padre — quality, care, sustainability and supply chain transparency. This washed Paraiso lot is a beautiful expression of Huehuetenango, with juicy citrus, soft stone fruit sweetness and a clean, nutty finish. Expect notes of mandarin, cherry, maple syrup, hazelnut, almond and chamomile in a cup that’s crisp, balanced and deeply satisfying.

The Paraiso lot is produced by the Vides Family across their farms in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, as part of a long-standing sourcing relationship with Padre. The family’s coffee story began with Finca La Bolsa, established in 1958 by Dr. Jorge Vides, who planted Bourbon and Caturra while also maintaining a full-time medical career, including serving as Director of the National Hospital of Huehuetenango.

In 2001, production leadership moved to the second and third generations, marking a focused shift toward specialty coffee. The family’s second-place finish in the 2002 Cup of Excellence helped drive further investment in quality systems, traceability and long-term relationships with specialty roasters.

This lot is made up of Bourbon, Caturra and San Ramon. Bourbon and Caturra provide the classic sweetness and structure associated with Huehuetenango, while San Ramon, a compact Bourbon-derived variety, contributes concentration and depth.

The result is a crisp and juicy washed coffee with a clear flavour progression — mandarin brightness up front, cherry sweetness through the middle, and a maple syrup, hazelnut and almond finish. Chamomile adds a gentle floral lift, giving the cup balance and elegance.

Huehuetenango’s high elevation, limestone and clay-mineral soils, and warm dry winds from Mexico help create the clarity, sweetness and structure this region is known for. In this lot, the Vides Family’s careful farming and processing bring that character beautifully into focus.

MANDARIN, CHERRY, MAPLE SYRUP, HAZELNUT / ALMOND, and CHAMOMILE

Washed process – Bourbon, Caturra & San Ramon varietals grown by the Vides Family in La Libertad, Huehuetenango at 1750 MASL.