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Intelligentsia's Choice

Country:

Guatemala

$17.00

Flavor Notes:

Kiwi, Pomegranate, Molasses

We will select a different single origin In Season and/or Direct Trade coffee for this offering at random intervals. We may change what's sent out within a week or within six weeks - it's all dependent upon what coffee we're excited about at any given time. Reserve offerings will not be included as a part of this program.

SKU 300014
Country Guatemala
Region within Country La Libertad, Huehuetenango
Elevation 1500 - 1850 m.a.s.l.
Farm La Maravilla
Farmer / Producer Name Mauricio Rosales
Buyer Samuel Sabori
Cultivar Caturra, Catuai
Harvest Time December 2016 - April 2017

Direct Trade 1

Single Origin 1

In Season 1

TropicalDark SugarsMolasses

We will select a different single origin In Season and/or Direct Trade coffee for this offering at random intervals. We may change what's sent out within a week or within six weeks - it's all dependent upon what coffee we're excited about at any given time. Reserve offerings will not be included as a part of this program.

Elevation High
Region Central America & Mexico (North)
Soil Type Volcanic
Length of DT relationship 10+ years
Annual Rainfall 1300 - 1700 mm
Farm Size 16 - 50 hectares
Harvest Length 4 - 5 months
Harvest Period Beginning
Flowering Month April
Cherry Maturation Time 9 months
Shade Technified - Moderate
Shade type Fruit
Age of Farm 10 - 25 years
Number of Varieties Planted 4 - 6 varieties
Trees per Hectare 3500 - 4500 trees
Irrigation Type Rainfall
Diurnal Temperature Range 10 - 15ºC
Other Farm Products Fruits
Orientation of Coffee East
Producer Type Individual
Genetics Traditional American
Ripe Cherry Color Red
Age of Plant 16 - 25 years
Fertilization Conventional
Cherry Separation Hand Sorting & Floating
Wet Mill Location On the farm
Processing Method Washed
Drying Time 8 - 12 days
Dry Mill Elevation 1500 - 1800 m.a.s.l.
Dry Mill Sorting Hand Sorting
Fermentation Wet
Fermentation Length 18 - 24 hours
Washing Mechanical
Award Cup of Excellence
Number of Days Off Harvest 4 - 6 months

Espresso

Espresso

All home and commercial espresso machines.

Turkish Grind

Turkish Grind

If you need a little bit coarser grind for your espresso machine or utilize this favorite preparation in eastern Europe.

Stovetop Espresso

Stovetop Espresso

Moka pots and stovetop espresso kettles need a very fine grind.

Cone Filter - Paper

Cone Filter - Paper

Most automatic and electric brewers utilize this grind setting.

Cone Filter - Gold

Cone Filter - Gold

Automatic brewers with reusable mesh filters, or a Kone manual brewing insert.

Universal

Universal

If you're buying for a friend, or are just not sure - this is a good grind for most drip brewers.

Technivorm

Technivorm

We found this excellent automatic brewer needed a bit coarser grind than other cone filter brewers.

Vacuum Brewer

Vacuum Brewer

For those with an electric or flame-heated vacuum brewer.

Flat Bottom - Paper

Flat Bottom - Paper

Any basket-style brewer, including automatic and Kalita wave manual brewing.

Flat Bottom - Gold

Flat Bottom - Gold

For automatic brewers with basket-style reusable filters.

French Press

Hario Dripper

Manual pourover cone brewing is a simple, no frills way of brewing.

Grind Type

French Press

A classic of immersion brewing. Select this grind for perfect classical preparation.

Chemex

Chemex

The iconic Chemex, this grind provides a perfectly paired offering for the special filters made for this brewer.

Percolator

Percolator

Our coarsest grind, this also provides a good pre-ground solution for cold brew at home.

Whole Bean

Whole Bean

For those with a grinder at home, we love freshly ground coffee! We prefer burr grinders for a more even brew.