Monthly Coffee Tastings with Raul Rodas

This month’s coffee

Pampojila

Grown on the volcanic slopes near Lake Atitlán—one of Central America’s most breathtaking natural wonders—this coffee benefits from rich soil, high altitude, and a climate that enhances sweetness and depth in every cherry.

The name Pampojila means “Land where clouds rise” in the Mayan language. With over 150 years of coffee heritage, the farm began producing specialty microlots in 2012, focusing on natural, honey, and anaerobic processes that bring out vibrant, expressive profiles.

This lot is a natural Bourbon-Caturra with bold blueberry and plum notes and a rich, balanced body —perfect for any brew method.

Region
Acatenango

Process
Washed

Varietals
Pacamara

MASL
1,600 – 1,800 M

Meet your roaster at origin

We are so excited to collaborate with World Barista Champion, Raul Rodas, to custom roast your coffee for this series.

Raul is a green buyer and owner/roaster of Paradigma Coffee in Guatemala. His approach to coffee is unique, involving regional small lot producers directly in the design, cultivation, and processing of each coffee.

His coffees push beyond the full-bodied, chocolate character that has traditionally marked Guatemalan coffees and explore a fresh range of flavor profiles through natural process and fermentation.

Raul won the World Barista Championship in Vienna in 2012 and a three-time winner of Guatemala’s Brewer’s Cup.

Coffee designed for equity

We do things a little bit differently in the modern coffee trade. In fact, we don’t trade at all. We partner directly with producers and roasters to craft coffee in small batches - all from origin.

Roasting at origin means you get coffees that are uniquely reflective of each region. Producers and roasters working together to express their craft, varietals, and time-honored growing traditions.

It also means more what you pay stays in coffee producing countries versus typical coffee models that focus on trading green coffee.

Member Discount

Your membership comes with a 15% discount for all orders. Use code ORIGINMEMBER