Lily & Willy’s Coffee Co.
Guatemala – Huehuetenango

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

Boqueroncito starts at 1,400 meters above sea level and tops out at just under 1,550 meters. While that’s not screaming high altitude for Guatemala, coffee is only planted up to about 1750 meters due to the colder climate here, which slows down the rate of cherry maturation, and aids seed density. This area, located in the Northern reaches of Huehue at the border with Chiapas, Mexico is called Cuilco.

This lot from the Boqueroncito farm is versatile, and quite sweet. The dry grounds have hints of bittersweet cocoa roast tones, and a note of raisins. Adding hot water brings on a saturated sweetness of buttery caramel. This is a superb drinking coffee, syrupy-sweet, and offers structuring acidity in the lighter roasts. City+ brews show immense sweetness, brown sugar, along with aromatic spice impression. As the cup cools, Boqueroncito opens up to layers of caramelized sugars, dried apple, cinnamon-laced cocoa power, and a zested lemon aspect that informs a pleasantly moderate acidity level. The coffee has incredible body in the middle roasts, lightly fruited, but deep chocolate roast flavors fill out the middle and finish. It’s a near-perfect single origin espresso in my opinion.

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Traits: caramel apple cinnamon lemon zest

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    Adrian L

    1 roasts rated, avg score of 5.00

    5.00 - Average

    5.00 - Aroma

    5.00 - Value

    5.00 - Finish

    5.00 - Flavor

    5.00 - Acidity

    5.00 - Balance

    The smoothness of the cocoa and caramel notes really comes through
    Excellent medium roast from a great family run business

    Cupping Method:Pour over

    Traits: caramel cocoa lemon zest
    1 day ago · See more from Adrian

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Roast Level: Medium
Medium roast coffee balances the beans' natural flavors and the roasting process, providing a well-rounded taste profile. When selecting a medium roast, look for a balance of acidity and sweetness, with caramel, nuts, and chocolate notes and a medium body.
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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