Roasted - Guatemala Atitlan SHB EP Honey
GUA-ATI-0.5-FCR
$18.34
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About the bean
Guatemala is good at coffee. For its small size (108,890 square kilometers) Guatemala produces some of the world's finest and most distinctive offerings, in large part due to perfect growing conditions throughout and varied microclimates that make an abundance of coffee varieties possible. Most of the country's coffee comes from the intensely gorgeous, volcanic region of Atitlán in Guatemala's western highlands, harvested by small producers on the volcanic slopes surrounding Lake Atitlán, a highlight of any visit to the region. Rich soil combined with strong and sudden "Xocomil" midday winds have helped to cultivate a unique flavour profile that is typically brighter and lighter than other Guatemalan coffees such as Antigua.
What to expect
Caramel and nougat lead the cup, followed by mandarin, vanilla, chocolate, walnut, and cinnamon. The profile is clean and sweet, with soft acidity, a smooth body, and a long, lingering finish.
Species: Arabica
Altitude: 1,350 masl.
Harvest: December-March
SHB: (Strictly Hard Bean) High grown, usually denser and higher quality than a Hard Bean (HB) or High Grown (HG). These beans are grown above 1,200 masl. (metres above sea level).
EP: (European Prep) Indicates the coffee has undergone rigorous sorting - usually by hand to ensure defective beans and foreign material have been removed.
Roasting recommendation: A light American roast is a delight. Go to Full City to enjoy the espresso potential. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.
