🇬🇹Guatemala
Guatemala · Antigua
Archive: Guatemala Santa Clara
Ricardo and Katia Zelaya
Verve Coffee Roasters
Santa Clara
Bourbon· Washed
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🇬🇹Guatemala
Ricardo and Katia Zelaya
Ricardo Zelaya is a renowned specialty coffee producer and owner of the Santa Clara estate in Antigua, Guatemala. Katia Zelaya, his daughter, works alongside him as a producer, exporter, and owner, having modernized the business through digital branding and social media outreach.
Farm: Santa Clara →History
After graduating from college, Ricardo Zelaya began his career in coffee and oversaw the significant expansion of Santa Clara, including planting the mountains, building roads, installing irrigation, and constructing a dry mill. Katia Zelaya joined the family business approximately four years prior to 2019, focusing on professionalizing the brand's digital presence and export operations.
Published coffees linked to Ricardo and Katia Zelaya
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-27