Guatemala Coffee
Guatemala Huehuetenango - Washed Process - Medium Roast
TASTING NOTES: Chocolate | Caramel | Pineapple | Cherry
Guatemalan coffee delivers rich complexity with velvety body—chocolate and caramel sweetness balanced with bright fruit notes. This lot from Huehuetenango, one of Guatemala's most distinguished regions, showcases exactly why Guatemalan coffee works so well in both drip coffee and espresso.
What makes this Guatemalan coffee special:
Grown in Guatemala's Huehuetenango region at 1,300-2,000 meters where high altitude and volcanic soil create dense beans with layered flavors. This washed coffee delivers rich chocolate and caramel with bright pineapple, lemon, and cherry notes. Washed processing creates clean, complex flavors while preserving the velvety body Guatemalan coffee is known for. Works beautifully in drip coffee where layered flavors shine through, or as espresso with enough body and sweetness to cut through milk in cappuccinos.
Why Medium Roast for Single Origins?
We roast all single origins to a medium profile to preserve what makes each region unique. Darker roasts add roasty, caramelized flavors that can mask the distinct characteristics of different origins—the soil, altitude, and processing methods that make Brazilian coffee taste different from Ethiopian or Colombian. Medium roast lets the origin shine through. If you prefer darker, bolder coffee, check out our espresso blends and dark roast blends designed for roasty flavor.
✓ Versatile brewing: Rich enough for espresso with velvety body that works in milk drinks, bright enough for drip coffee where complex fruit and chocolate notes shine through.
✓ High-altitude complexity: Grown at 1,300-2,000 meters where cooler temperatures create dense beans with balanced acidity and layered flavors—chocolate sweetness with bright fruit notes.
✓ Fresh-roasted and shipped within 48 hours. No sitting on shelves for months. Just quality beans delivered at peak flavor.
Best Brew Methods
Drip, Espresso, French Press
Origin
Huehuetenango, Guatemala
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Get to Know This Coffee
What is single origin coffee?
Single origin means all the beans come from one country. Instead of blending beans from multiple origins, single origin showcases the unique characteristics of where the coffee was grown—the soil, altitude, climate, and processing methods all shape the flavor. Think of it like wine regions: a Bordeaux tastes different from a Napa Valley because of where it's from.
Why choose single origin over a blend?
Single origins let you taste what makes each coffee-growing region unique. Blends are designed for consistency and balance—they're reliable and delicious. Single origins are more like exploring: you'll taste the distinct characteristics of Brazilian coffee, learn what you love, and understand how origin affects flavor. If you're curious about coffee beyond your daily cup, single origins are your classroom.
Why is this roasted to a medium profile?
We roast all single origins to a medium profile to preserve what makes each region unique. Darker roasts add roasty, caramelized flavors that can mask the distinct characteristics of different origins—the soil, altitude, and processing methods that make Brazilian coffee taste different from Ethiopian or Colombian. Medium roast lets the origin shine through. If you prefer darker, bolder coffee, check out our espresso blends and dark roast blends designed for roasty flavor.
Why is Guatemalan coffee so full-bodied?
Guatemalan coffee grows at high altitudes (1,300-2,000+ meters) in volcanic soil rich in minerals. High altitude means cooler temperatures and slower cherry maturation, which creates denser beans with more complex flavors and heavier body. The volcanic soil adds depth and richness that translates to that velvety, substantial mouthfeel Guatemalan coffee is famous for. It's why Guatemalan beans work so well in espresso—they have enough body to stand up to milk.
What makes Guatemalan coffee different from other origins?
Guatemala grows coffee at high altitudes in volcanic soil, creating rich, velvety body with chocolate and caramel sweetness balanced by bright fruit acidity. Compare this to Brazilian coffee (lower acid, heavier body, more one-dimensional chocolate) or Ethiopian (brighter, lighter body, more floral and citrus). Guatemalan beans sit between the extremes—complex enough to stay interesting, balanced enough to work everywhere, and full-bodied enough for espresso. They're versatile workhorses with character.
How should I store single origin coffee?
Same as any fresh coffee: airtight container, cool and dark place, away from moisture and heat. Single origin beans are fresh-roasted and shipped within 48 hours, so they're at peak flavor when they arrive. Use them within 2-3 weeks of opening for best results. Don't refrigerate or freeze—it introduces moisture and ruins the beans.
What is single origin coffee?
Single origin means all the beans come from one country. Instead of blending beans from multiple origins, single origin showcases the unique characteristics of where the coffee was grown—the soil, altitude, climate, and processing methods all shape the flavor. Think of it like wine regions: a Bordeaux tastes different from a Napa Valley because of where it's from.
Why choose single origin over a blend?
Single origins let you taste what makes each coffee-growing region unique. Blends are designed for consistency and balance—they're reliable and delicious. Single origins are more like exploring: you'll taste the distinct characteristics of Brazilian coffee, learn what you love, and understand how origin affects flavor. If you're curious about coffee beyond your daily cup, single origins are your classroom.
Why is this roasted to a medium profile?
We roast all single origins to a medium profile to preserve what makes each region unique. Darker roasts add roasty, caramelized flavors that can mask the distinct characteristics of different origins—the soil, altitude, and processing methods that make Brazilian coffee taste different from Ethiopian or Colombian. Medium roast lets the origin shine through. If you prefer darker, bolder coffee, check out our espresso blends and dark roast blends designed for roasty flavor.
Why is Guatemalan coffee so full-bodied?
Guatemalan coffee grows at high altitudes (1,300-2,000+ meters) in volcanic soil rich in minerals. High altitude means cooler temperatures and slower cherry maturation, which creates denser beans with more complex flavors and heavier body. The volcanic soil adds depth and richness that translates to that velvety, substantial mouthfeel Guatemalan coffee is famous for. It's why Guatemalan beans work so well in espresso—they have enough body to stand up to milk.
What makes Guatemalan coffee different from other origins?
Guatemala grows coffee at high altitudes in volcanic soil, creating rich, velvety body with chocolate and caramel sweetness balanced by bright fruit acidity. Compare this to Brazilian coffee (lower acid, heavier body, more one-dimensional chocolate) or Ethiopian (brighter, lighter body, more floral and citrus). Guatemalan beans sit between the extremes—complex enough to stay interesting, balanced enough to work everywhere, and full-bodied enough for espresso. They're versatile workhorses with character.
How should I store single origin coffee?
Same as any fresh coffee: airtight container, cool and dark place, away from moisture and heat. Single origin beans are fresh-roasted and shipped within 48 hours, so they're at peak flavor when they arrive. Use them within 2-3 weeks of opening for best results. Don't refrigerate or freeze—it introduces moisture and ruins the beans.
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Coffee Questions?
How long does it take to deliver an order?
Normal delivery takes 3 to 5 days, depending on the location. We do provide express processing with next-day delivery for an additional fee.
What are the best coffee beans for espresso?
If you like a dark rich espresso try our Sugarloaf or Battle Bluff espresso beans. For a lighter espresso you should try our Adrenaline Junkie. We always have Seasonal coffee roasts so be on the lookout to give those coffees a try with your brew box!
What should I do if there is a problem with my coffee?
Since all of our coffee is roasted to order we don't offer refunds. However, if you are unhappy with our coffee or service please reach out to us and we will make it right!
I am from Kamloops, do you offer local delivery?
We only offer home delivery to select areas in Kamloops
Our Current Delivery Schedule Is Tuesday Delivery Route:
Aberdeen
Sahali
Valleyview
Thursday Delivery Route:
Dallas
Barnhartvale
Cample Creek
North Shore (Select Areas)
Sorry, as of right now we don't deliver to the following areas:
BrockleHurst
Batchelor Heights
Rose Hill
Juniper Ridge
Westsyde
Rayleigh