From our friends at Falcon: 

 
“Perched at elevations between 1,530 and 1,550 meters above sea level, Finca Chacayá is a mosaic of over 500 individual plots stewarded by more than 150 dedicated producers. Together, they form one of the most dynamic and historically rich coffee communities in Guatemala’s Western Highlands. 

Located in San José Chacayá, in the department of Sololá, this region is known for its striking natural beauty — misty ridges, lush forests, and views that stretch to the shimmering waters of Lake Atitlán. The word “Chacayá” comes from the local indigenous languages and means “place of water” or “waterfall”, a fitting tribute to the springs and rivers that nourish this fertile land. 

Chacayá’s story dates back to Guatemala’s post-colonial land reform era. In the mid-20th century, large estates owned by foreign landowners began to shift. During the 1950s, in Chacayá, landowners began to integrate with local families — people with roots in Xela, Chimaltenango, and Sololá — forming a blended community that would change the landscape of ownership and production. 

Gradually, local producers gained access to the land, cultivating their own small coffee plots and contributing to the rise of community-based agriculture. What was once a large estate is now a network of independent yet collaborative farms — each reflecting the values, histories, and aspirations of its caretakers.” 

In the cup is incredibly versatile with bigger brew ratios favoring a tart fruit punch of flavor notes while a more middle of the road brew profile highlights incredible sweetness with Milk Chocolate, Marzipan, and Saltwater Taffy. We like it on the sweeter side of things and so that’s what we’ve put on the label here but as always, play with it and see what fits your own tastes. 

Enjoy!