Whistling Whale
Grey Whale Guatemala Antigua

Roaster Location: Flag of United States Camden, Maine

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

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    Theo Chan, Managing Editor

    1409 roasts rated, avg score of 4.29

    4.50 - Average

    4.00 - Aroma

    4.50 - Finish

    4.50 - Flavor

    4.50 - Acidity

    4.50 - Balance

    Solid smooth medium roast with a lot of flavor. Citrus and slightly smoky with balanced acidity. Has a touch of lemongrass in cinnamon. Clean finish. This is a house roast by Gillies in Brooklyn.
    4 months ago · See more from Theo

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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: Antigua
Antigua Guatemala coffee is renowned for its rich, full-bodied flavor that is often characterized by a balanced sweetness, bright acidity, and complex notes of chocolate, caramel, and citrus. Grown in the fertile volcanic soils of the Antigua region, the beans benefit from the area's unique microclimate, which contributes to their distinctive taste. This coffee is typically medium-roasted to highlight its inherent flavor profile.

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Whistling Whale is a coffee roaster from Camden, ME United States. We have 2 cataloged roasts with 2 total reviews with a score of 3.75.

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