Vides 58 El Sol Natural

Everything began in 1958, when Dr. Jorge Vides, Renardo's grandfather, decided to invest in purchasing a farm with the purpose of planting coffee. From the very beginning, the farm was planted with Caturra and Bourbon varieties, following the tradition of the time.

They never imagined the great potential that this project would represent until 2002, when the family decided to participate in the second national edition of the Cup of Excellence. The results were excellent, as they achieved 2nd place nationally. It was at that moment that they decided to invest even more in the project.

After this, they were able to build strong relationships with roasters around the world, and little by little, they began selling their coffee internationally. To this day, they continue with the same mindset and values: passion, hard work, and a commitment to quality and consistency in every detail, which allows them to provide high-quality coffees year after year.

The story behind this lot's name comes from the beautiful sunrises the Vides 58 family gets to experience when observing the drying patios during the harvest season. This coffee, full of life and energy, captures that incredible scene and brings it to mind with every cup.

Their project is based on the Rainforest Alliance standard, which has helped Renardo organize all aspects surrounding the farm—social, environmental, and economic. In terms of agriculture, the farm focuses on caring for their soil and maintaining balance within the ecosystem. To achieve this, they design, adapt, monitor, and control how all these factors interact with each other. The goal has always been to protect their natural resources and generate a positive impact within the ecosystem.

All of these efforts come together in harmony, allowing them to remain consistent year after year.

The farm has been divided into different lots, each with unique characteristics—a combination of soil type, location, ground cover, shade, and ecosystem balance. Taking this into account, they have planted a variety of exotic cultivars and disease-resistant varieties while also preserving the farm's original genetic quality. The goal is to maintain and care for this system to produce coffees that meet different tastes and needs.

The cherries are carefully selected and handpicked. After the cherries arrive at the wet mill, they undergo a pre-fermentation process in sacks. Then, the coffee is transferred to the reception tank and passes through the siphon, where damaged cherries and foreign materials float and are removed. After that, the coffee is passed through a screen where it is sorted by size before being moved to the drying patio, where the cherries are dried for 14 to 17 days. 

Vides 58 is a third-generation coffee-producing family founded in 1958 by Dr. Jorge Vides in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Starting with Finca La Bolsa, the company has become a symbol of quality, consistency, and sustainability.

Driven by a passion for exceptional coffee and community commitment, Vides 58 builds transparent, long-term relationships with roasters and importers worldwide. Every step of the process is handled with care, honoring the environment and the people behind each bean.

With each harvest, Vides 58 upholds its legacy, believing that quality coffee can uplift communities and inspire future generations.