Cup of Excellence Variety | #1 Nicaragua, #1 El Salvador, #1 Guatemala (12 cups)

NICARAGUA #1: Los Alpes’ natural Geisha captured first place in the Presidential category of the Cup of Excellence for the second year running, scoring 91.10. It opens with bright tropical fruit and honeyed notes, unfolds into juicy stone fruit and delicate florals, and finishes with soft chocolate and lingering sweetness. Silky and vibrant, it reflects Olman Valladarez’s research-driven care and multi-generational passion.

EL SALVADOR #1: Finca Los Morales earned first-place recognition with a natural Geisha scoring 91.80. The cup begins with orange blossom and tropical fruit, brightens with ripe peach and melon, and closes with florals and gentle chocolate. Smooth, complex, and refined, it embodies Henri Morales’ dedication to honoring his father’s dream while producing world-class coffee.

GUATEMALA #1: Bella Vista’s natural Geisha, scoring 90.20, reflects generations of family devotion. It opens with soft honey and stone fruit, brightens with floral and citrus layers, and finishes with silky chocolate and guava sweetness. Elegant and balanced, the cup tells the story of fertile land, thriving forests, and decades of care from the Castillo Villatoro family.

NICARAGUA #1: In the mountains of Nicaragua, Los Alpes embodies both innovation and tradition, guided by Olman and his family. Their unwavering dedication has earned global acclaim, including five first-place Cup of Excellence wins, with their natural Geisha standing among the world’s most celebrated coffees.

EL SALVADOR #1: Perched high in Alotepeque, Finca Los Morales reflects the family’s post-civil war journey home and their devotion to growing something beautiful. Each cherry is handpicked and naturally processed, with extended fermentations and slow drying that preserve complexity. Their Geisha embodies clarity, elegance, and the family’s commitment to honoring heritage while crafting world-class coffee.

GUATEMALA #1: Bella Vista is the life work of Arcenio Castillo Villatoro, honoring over 50 years of family devotion and stewardship. Cradled by fertile land, a thriving community forest, and a rushing river in Hoja Blanca, Huehuetenango, every coffee tree is nurtured with care and pride. The farm reflects a commitment to his parents’ vision and the generations who have tended the land with unwavering passion for coffee.

The Cup of Excellence is the most prestigious coffee competition, identifying the finest coffees through rigorous evaluation. Thousands are submitted, but only a handful per country earn the coveted name. These rare, top-scoring coffees are then auctioned to the highest bidders—an honor few U.S. roasters achieve. Yet, Angelino’s has done just that. For the first time ever, we’re bringing you the best coffees in the world, each crowned a Cup of Excellence in its country. Now, they’re yours to experience.

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