Guatemala - Huehuetenango Quetzal, Washed
$7.62-$8.62 per pound
| Cupping Score | 83 |
| Fragrance/Aroma |
Milk chocolate, maraschino cherry, lime, caramel, coffee cherry |
| Acidity |
Citric, tame, soft |
| Flavor/Nuances |
S’mores, dried cranberry, plantain, tangerine, orange zest, cling peach, butter pecan, fruit cocktail |
| Sweetness |
Light brown sugar, dried fruit |
| Body/Mouthfeel |
Silky, 1% milk |
| Finish/Aftertaste |
Clean, Rainier cherry, trail mix |
This item typically leaves our Minneapolis warehouse within 1-2 business days of payment.
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In our roastery
Across our menu, we favor green coffees that can be used in multiple ways. Coffees that taste fantastic at many roast levels on our toll roasting menu and will play a supportive role in one or more of our house blends. Guatemala is a versatile region that can enhance the variety of our offerings in many ways.
In your lineup
Keep it simple or mix it up. This coffee is perfect as a single origin, or, as a blend component. With a nice balance of sweetness, it's a safe-bet coffee that's sure to please a crowd. Every sip is like saying hello to an old friend.
Lighter roast levels showcase tart citrus and mixed nuts. Move toward medium roasts, and notes of hot chocolate and sweet cream appear. Touching second crack will bring out the baker's cocoa and toasted nut notes.
Use our Profile
RoastPATH® profile recorded on an MCR500 while roasting a 400 gram batch.
| 0:00 | 400°F | Charge |
| 1:06 | Turning Point | |
| 5:32 | Green < Yellow | |
| 8:58 | First Crack | |
| 11:13 | 403°F | Drop |
Origin: Guatemala
Region: Huehuetenango
Farm: n/a (regional blend)
Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Maragogype, Pache
Process Method: Washed
Altitude: 1400-2200 masl
RoastPATH® ID: CI320-A02-0922
About
Huehuetenango is located in Western Guatemala bordering Mexico. It is extremely diverse and known for producing some of the best coffees in Latin America due to its climate, altitude, water sources, and traditional varieties. A range of offerings come out of Huehuetenango, including chocolatey volume offerings and fruit-forward microlots.