Guatemala
Guatemalan Antigua
- Best For
- Espresso, AeroPress
- Variety
- Bourbon, Caturra
- Altitude
- 1500 - 1700 MASL
- Processing
- Washed
- Community
- 5 Brew Reports
The Story
The Antigua valley sits cradled between three volcanoes—Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango—whose mineral-rich ash has enriched the soil for centuries. Our lot comes from a fourth-generation family estate at 1,600 meters, where shade-grown Bourbon and Caturra cherries ripen slowly under a canopy of Gravilea trees. After selective hand-picking, beans are fully washed in spring-fed channels and dried on clay patios under the Guatemalan sun. The cup reveals a rich body with dark stone fruit, milk chocolate sweetness, and a subtle volcanic smokiness that makes Antigua one of the world's most celebrated origins. Certified organic.
Roaster’s Brew Guide
Espresso
18g : 40g · 1:2.2 · Fine · 201°F · 0:30
Slightly longer pull to draw out the dark fruit sweetness
AeroPress
17g : 220g · 1:13 · Medium-fine · 200°F · 2:00
Standard method, 1 min steep then press
Volcanic terroir gives this coffee its signature smoky depth. We roast it to the edge of medium-dark to amplify the dark fruit and chocolate layers.
