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Guatemala Francisico Morales

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3.50(1)

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Bean Source Country: Guatemala
Bean Source Region: Huehuetenango
Varietal: Caturra, Catuai
Process: Washed

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Traits: dark chocolate poached pear

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    86 roasts rated, avg score of 4.49

    3.50 - Average

    This is a washed coffee from Finca La Esperanza owned and operated by Francisco Morales. The farm is located near the town of Ciprasales in the north of the country very close to the Mexican border.

    On the dry aroma we have a nutty note and bitter dark chocolate maybe a touch of Lime, at the break; more of the same. The flavour is of darker cocoa with a bit of nuttiness toward almond. Theres a hint of raisin and malic acidity in there but it's quite muted. The roast is firmly pointed to espresso, the development has been taken a bit further for this, that is quite understandable and totally fair enough, especially for a subscription box coffee where its likely the majority will brew using a home espresso machine, but the SCA score sheet doesnt really reward this.

    Its a very good coffee, no doubt about that and would probably score higher roasted more for filter, but with this profile its going to be more of a winner through the espresso machine and in milk than as a drip coffee. Sure enough it makes a very tasty flat white where it softens to sweeter chocolate and toffee so thats how Ill be finishing drinking this one.

    Cupping Method:I cupped it twice after letting it rest a bit longer as it was only a week after roasting the first time and there were a still few B-52? roasty notes.

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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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