Cognoscenti Coffee Roasters
Guatemala Santa Elisa

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Guatemala
Bean Source Region: Huehuetenango

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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes

  • Expert Picks Series

    279 roasts rated, avg score of 4.96

    5.00 - Average

    This one has been a total life-saver for me this year. It's a light roast from the highlands of Huehuetenango in Guatemala, and the flavor profile is just incredible. Think smooth body with a nice, bright acidity. There are hints of cocoa, almonds, and a subtle wine-like flavor - the taste is delicate and balanced. It's definitely worth trying if you like sweet, lively coffee.

    Cupping Method:This is from our expert picks series.

    Sunita Yousuf is a baking and food expert who loves sharing her passion and knowledge. She is the creator and writer of The Wannabe Cook, a popular food blog that features delicious recipes, tips, and stories from her culinary adventures. She covers a wide range of international cuisines and dishes.

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Roast Level: Light
Light roast coffee is a delicately roasted coffee that retains more of the beans' natural flavors and characteristics. Light-roasted coffees have bright acidity, complex fruit, and floral notes. Light roast coffee does not have less caffeine than darker roasts because caffeine levels remain stable during roasting.
Bean Source Country: Guatemala
Guatemala is one of the main coffee-producing countries in Central America. Its volcanic soil and altitude make it ideal for producing quality arabica.
Coffee in Guatemala is grown in the high-altitude regions of the country. The country is known for producing high-quality Arabica beans, known for their well-balanced, rich, and complex flavors with notes of chocolate, fruit, and nuts with great acidity. The volcanic soil and favorable climate conditions contribute to the unique taste profile of Guatemalan coffee. The coffee industry is a significant part of the country's economy, with small-scale farmers and cooperatives being the primary producers. Guatemala represents around 2% of the world's coffee production, but due to its reputation for high quality, has an outsized impact in specialty roasts.
Bean Source Region: Huehuetenango
Specialty coffee from Huehuetenango, a region in the highlands of Guatemala, is renowned for its unique flavor profile, characterized by a complex blend of fruity, floral, and citrus notes, often complemented by a mild, chocolatey undertone. Grown at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level, the beans benefit from the area's microclimates, well-drained soil, and cool temperatures, which contribute to the slow maturation of the coffee cherries. Huehuetenango coffee is a favorite among connoisseurs and frequently scores high in specialty coffee cuppings.
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