Guatemala Single Origin

Guatemala Single Origin — Layered, Bright, and Smooth

A beautifully layered cup from the highlands of one of the world's most celebrated growing regions. Deep cocoa richness meets the jammy sweetness of fig, all wrapped in a warm brown sugar finish. It rewards attention from the first sip — bright enough to keep the palate engaged, smooth enough to drink all morning.

Flavor Profile

• Deep Cocoa — rich and grounding up front
• Jammy Fig — subtle fruit sweetness through the mid-cup
• Brown Sugar — a warm, clean, lingering finish

A layered, satisfying cup that feels vibrant without ever turning acidic. The balance between cocoa depth and fruit sweetness is what makes this origin special.

Why You'll Love It

• Layered and complex — cocoa, fig, and brown sugar with real depth
• Bright and clean — vibrant and engaging without harsh acidity
• Roasted to order — small-batch on American-made equipment in Clovis, California
• Shipped fresh — within days of roasting
• Perfect for clarity brewing — pour-over, Chemex, and AeroPress

Best Brewing Methods

These beans shine with methods that highlight clarity and nuance — pour-over, Chemex, AeroPress, and drip. The body is bright and clean, so a slower pour rate lets the fig sweetness and cocoa depth develop fully in the cup.

Brewing Tips for the Best Cup

1. Medium-fine grind for pour-over or AeroPress
2. Brew between 195°F and 205°F
3. Allow a 30-second bloom before continuing your pour
4. Pour slowly and steadily to develop the fig sweetness fully

Patience during the pour matters here — the brown sugar finish becomes noticeably more pronounced with a slower approach.

The Story

Guatemala has long been celebrated for some of the most complex and rewarding single origins in the world. The highland growing conditions create a natural brightness and layered sweetness that's hard to find elsewhere. We roast these beans lightly so the terroir stays intact — every cup highlights the origin, not the roast. Roasted to order in small batches in Clovis, California.

For something smoother and more mellow, explore our Brazil Single Origin.

Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Fig, and Brown Sugar

See also: Brazil for something smoother and more mellow