guatemala huehuetanango
With a long history of top quality coffee, Guatemala boasts several microclimates with unique characteristics. The highlands of Northwestern Huehuetenango produce a clean and resonant balance of fruit and unmistakable chocolate notes. This Guatemala is renown for it exceptionally complex acidity. This coffee is great served black as a filter brew to best realize its unique spice notes and aroma. It stands up well with cream and sugar and can even make for an eye-opening espresso preparation for those willing to take on the resulting snappy acidity.
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GUATEMALA HUEHUETANANGO $10.75 PER BAG (12 OZ) Roasted to Order |
Origin Notes
IE Coffee is pleased to offer this strictly hard bean (SHB) coffee from the most rugged and arid northwest mountains of Guatemala's Huehuetenango highlands. This region is not prized for its volcanic soil, but instead relies on the microclimate for its unique flavor. An extreme elevation of 6500 feet is usually threatened by cold weather and regular frosts. However in "Huehue," the warm and dry trade winds from Mexico's Tehuantepec plain protect the coffee trees against the otherwise harsh conditions.
A coffee grown at this altitude produces a highly desirable tangy acidity. This coffee is processed in the washed tradition of the region. After the coffee is pulped it is fermented to release the residual sugars from the parchment. The timing of fermentation is key to the bright and clean character of a fine Guatemalan coffee.
Cupping Notes
Displays a unique balance of low cocoa notes and fresh orangey acidity. Medium heavy body that prolongs the sweet notes and subtle cinnamon spice finish.