Whiptail Coffee
Guatemala Canchapina - Marta Neli Dominguez

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Berkeley, California

4.50(2)

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Roast Level: Light
Bean Source Country: Guatemala
Bean Source Region: Huehuetenango
Varietal: Caturra, Bourbon
Process: Washed

Elevation: 1620-1680 meters
Fully Washed, 32hr semi-submerged fermentation & dried on patio
Importer: Primavera Green Coffee

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Reviews(2)

4.50(2)

2 ratings
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Latest Reviews and Tasting Notes

  • Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1325 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.50 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Enticing, nutty, nutella like aroma on the grind. Nice fruitiness when hot but drinks very grapefruit. That mostly goes away as it cools. Then you have a lot of berry, pineapple, and black tea, with a bit of natural honey-like sweetness. A distinctly central America light roast that's very easy to drink. You see some with more complexity, but this is very nice.

    Cupping Method:Chemex pourover, Angel's Cup blind tasting

    1 year ago · See more from Theo
  • Victoria S-C

    518 roasts rated, avg score of 4.31

    4.50 - Average

    Very nice light pourover!
    1 year ago · See more from Victoria

More Details

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.

Best Rated Roasts of Whiptail Coffee

Whiptail Coffee is a coffee roaster from Berkeley, CA United States. We have 13 cataloged roasts with 12 total reviews with a score of 4.31.

International Rank: #94 out of 994
Ranking is based on a combination of reviews and popularity on CoffeeRoast.com
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