Simply put, Guatemala is coffee paradise. Complete with rich, volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, humidity, altitude, and temperature variations, this country produces some of the most distinctive specialty coffees in the world. This Guatemalan Huixoc Estate, grown in lush mountains in the Huehuetenango region, is one of these. The Mayan name literally means "water spring," after the multitude of natural springs that feed into the shade-grown coffee trees and provide energy for the farm's mill.
This phenomenal estate-grown heirloom coffee combines a bright, wine-like acidity and a silky mouth-feel with a brush of orange-blossom sweetness, light berries & milk chocolate. The dry fragrance is delicate and nutty, with a strong presence of hazelnut and raw honey. Once brewed, the wet fragrance expands and the wine-tanin quality evolves. This is a very clean cup with the perfect body to carry the subtleties through. It finishes in a delightfully creamy, almost malty flavor. This is pure coffee perfection, Rainforest Alliance Certified, from the very heart of Guatemala. Be warned - this coffee's gonna go fast!
Received 06/18/2013
Guatemala Huehuetenango
Estate-Grown Finca Huixoc
Rainforest Alliance Certified
Roast Color: DarkPrep: Washed
Body: Medium bodied, silky mouth-feel
Flavor Profile: Bright, wine-like, orange-blossom sweetness, light berries, and milk chocolate Cupping Notes: The dry fragrance is delicate and nutty, with a strong presence of hazelnut and raw honey. Once brewed, the wet fragrance expands and the wine-tanin quality evolves. A very clean cup, the perfect body carries the subtleties through and finishes in a delightfully creamy, almost malty flavor.
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