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 table top scale model of a guardiolaGuardiola is a term for a drum type coffee dryer, that brings down the moisture level over a period of 3 days or so. It is used as... ...more, a drum dryer |
 oh no, who is this guy, and why do i suddenly want to buy everything in sight? |
 the sample huller we saw … this is where it comes from |
 small roaster |
 the same small rea roaster, around 2 kilo capacity. |
 the shop, not exactly up to osha. |
 yes, dude, star wars. |
 roaster base for a 10 kilo machine |
 small drum design |
 workplace inspiration for guatemalaGuatemalan coffee is considered a top quality coffee producer in Central America. Due to our proximity to Guatemala, some of the nicest coffees from this origin come to... ...more macho man |
 a rather large machine, around 2 bag capacity |
 the parts locker |
 mr duh at the award ceremony. i had to give a short speech and response was overwhelming. it was hard to keep them from hoisting me upon their shoulders. |
 thumbs up from california man |
 the coolest guy at the awards, by far. |
 the national cuppingCupping is a method of tasting coffee by steeping grounds in separate cups for discrete amounts of ground coffee, to reveal good flavors and defects to their fullest.... ...more jury. |
 all the winning farmers. |
 and their fans |
 tuff guy and his tuff daughter. |
 next morning on the way to fincaSpanish 101: Finca is the Spanish word for farm. Sometimes the term Hacienda is used to imply an Estate, which would mean the farm has its own wet-mill.... ...more agua tibia in fraijanes, mmm…. |
 entrance gates to fnca agua tibia |
 it is a huge farm with coffee as a small part of it, and a lot of prize-winning cattle. in the trophy room. there is no “coffee” trophy room here. |
 makes sense to me |
 incredible peacocks hiding in rafters |
 baby cattle |
 baby cattle noses |
 baby cattle bling-bling |
 fresh water source for the wet millThe wet mill is a processing center where coffee cherry from the tree is brought for initial processing.: The wet mill goes by many names (Beneficio, Factory, Washing... ...more |
 this place is incredibly beautiful |
 old cistern |
