Chuito

Origin: Guatemala

Farm/Region: Chuito

Tasting Notes: Red Apple, Chocolate & Guava

Producer: Luis Pedro Zelaya Aguirre.

Varietal: Bourbon

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 1600- 1900 MASL

Roast Profile: Espresso

Recommended Recipe: 20-22g in/40-44g out/27-30 secs

About The Coffee: Chuito Farm is overseen by fourth-generation coffee producer Luis Pedro Zelaya Aguirre, one of Guatemala’s most respected figures in specialty coffee. His dedication to quality and innovation has earned him multiple Cup of Excellence awards, cementing his reputation as a leader in the industry.

Coffee from Chuito is processed at Bella Vista Mill (Beneficio Bella Vista), operated by the Zelaya family’s export company, Zelcafé. Renowned for its rigorous quality control, the mill employs carefully managed 24–36 hour fermentation cycles and closely monitored drying protocols to ensure exceptional cup quality and consistency.

The farm embraces advanced agronomic practices to address regional challenges such as coffee leaf rust (roya) and drought. Through shade-grown cultivation, targeted soil nutrition programs, and the preservation of native tree species, Chuito maintains a healthy ecosystem and stable microclimate that support both coffee quality and long-term farm resilience.

This washed Bourbon from Luis Pedro Zelaya Aguirre in Guatemala's Chuito region offers a balanced expression of the varietal's classic characteristics. Grown at 1600–1900 masl, the coffee presents red apple brightness alongside chocolate body and guava fruitiness—a profile that reflects both the origin's terroir and the clarity preserved through washed processing. Axil Coffee Roasters has developed this lot to emphasize these complementary notes, creating a cup with distinct fruit-forward appeal while maintaining the chocolate foundation Bourbon typically delivers.