Meet the expert who roasts your coffee

My name is Carlos Esquit, and I currently serve as the coffee roaster for Café Juan Ana in San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala.

I became involved in coffee roasting many years ago, and with time I have learned that coffee is a very broad and dynamic universe where you are always learning something new. Today, my work involves developing and adjusting roast profiles for specialty coffee, carefully monitoring temperature, timing, and bean development to bring out the best qualities in every coffee we roast.

One of the things I enjoy most about my work is knowing that every cup of coffee represents the effort of many families. Working with coffee fills me with satisfaction, and it is a great honor to be part of the Café Juan Ana team. I especially enjoy experimenting with new roast profiles and finding the ideal balance that highlights the unique characteristics of each coffee. When we achieve a successful profile, we feel that all the patience and dedication has been worth it, because that coffee will be enjoyed by many people.

I have also had the opportunity to share the roasting process with visitors and donors from the United States. Some of them have more advanced equipment, but they truly value the experience of interacting with our machine and seeing how we work here. For me, these moments are very meaningful because they become a rewarding exchange of knowledge and experiences.

What motivates me most is knowing that the coffee we process here is enjoyed in the United States and appreciated by consumers there. It is a great satisfaction to know that our work as local producers is valued internationally.

I also want you to know that your support through Café Juan Ana directly impacts coffee growing families here in our region. This program helps strengthen the local economy and create real opportunities for small coffee producers and their families.

Thank you deeply to everyone who supports Café Juan Ana and the San Lucas Mission. Your support is a great blessing to us and makes it possible for this program to continue growing, supporting families, and sharing quality coffee with people across the United States.