Guatemala Huehuetenango Washed Coffee | 250g (espresso)

Surprisingly, even today, the history behind Guatemalan coffee remains somewhat mysterious. Many sources suggest the coffee’s origins trace back to Cuba and Jamaica. However, it appears coffee was grown for decorative purposes for four decades in Guatemala before becoming an export crop.

Today, coffee exports remain a cornerstone of Guatemala’s economy. The country has an estimated 125,000+ coffee producers. This is one of Guatemala’s most important agricultural exports, accounting for 40% of cultivated land.

Guatemalan coffee is classified by decreasing cultivation altitude:

• SHB (Strictly Hard Bean): Super hard beans of the highest quality
• FHB (Fancy Hard Bean)
• HB (Hard Bean)

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT GUATEMALA GROWN IN HUEHUETENANGO?

Guatemala has 8 coffee-growing regions accounting for 40% of agricultural land

Huehuetenango is a high and dry region, making it one of the best areas for growing and producing coffee. Hot air currents blowing up from the Tehuantepec plains mix with cool air from the Cuchumatanes Mountains, creating a stable microclimate protected from frost and allowing coffee to be grown at altitudes up to 1700 meters. That’s why Huehuetenango coffee is classified as SHB grade.

Huehuetenango’s extremely remote location requires most producers to process their own coffee. Fortunately, the area has many rivers and streams, making it easier for producers to set up processing facilities.

FLAVOR PROFILE OF GUATEMALA HUEHUETENANGO COFFEE

Huehuetenango’s geographic conditions create sweet coffee with light acidity, characteristic fruit flavors, and typically finishing with a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. It’s best suited for brewing espresso, americano, or Vietnamese phin filter.

Cupping note: Chocolate, nutty, citrus fruit, creamy

CHARACTERISTICS OF ICUP’S ROASTED GUATEMALA HUEHUETENANGO COFFEE

• Roast level: Medium+
• Best suited for Espresso brewing
• Start using after approximately: 7-10 days from roast date
• Best enjoyed within: 3 months unopened and 1 month after first opening. If not using immediately, can store in freezer (Frozen coffee can last up to 1 year while staying fresh—When removing, you can grind immediately without waiting to thaw)
• Recommend opening the coffee bag one day before use to release gases and pressure from the package, then resealing so the coffee aroma is more fragrant and the flavor more rounded
• Storage: ZIP bag WITHOUT one-way valve
• Whole bean coffee. If grinding is needed, please inform iCup about your brewing equipment so we can select the appropriate grind size. We encourage customers to own a coffee grinder to grind fresh for each use
• Package weight: 250g
• Roasted by: iCup Roaster

INFORMATION ABOUT GUATEMALA COBAN SHB COFFEE

• Region: Huehuetenango
• Altitude: 1600 – 1700 masl
• Harvest: November to February
• Variety: Caturra, Catuai, Typica, Bourbon
• Processing method: Fully washed
• Moisture content: 10-11%

SEE MORE COFFEE FROM ICUP ROASTER

iCup is honored to bring customers the finest coffee beans in the world.