Guatemala Huehuetenango

A tasty and highly drinkable cup, medium roast.

Details

This coffee grows high in the mountains of Huehuetenango, near the town of La Libertad.

Grower Don Concepcio Villatoro operates his family run farm with meticulous care.  Big Creek Coffee is proud to have fostered a multi-year relationship with Villatoro, buying from him year after year. The proof of the wisdom of that relationsip is in the cup.

Region: La Libertad, Huehuetenango

Varietal: Bourbon & Caturra

Elevations: 1600m

Roast: Medium

Tasting Notes: Chocolate aroma, silky body, balanced orange-like acidity

This offering from Big Creek Coffee Roasters highlights the distinct character of coffee cultivated in Guatemala · La Libertad, Huehuetenango. Produced by Don Concepcio Villatoro, this lot consists entirely of the Bourbon varietal, a plant type historically celebrated for its complex sweetness and balanced profile. Grown at 1600 masl, the coffee presents a chocolate aroma, a silky body, and a balanced orange-like acidity.

While individual lots vary, Bourbon coffees are often noted for their depth and refined structure. When evaluating these specific attributes, tasters may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between the citrus-toned acidity and the rich, chocolate-forward base. This selection serves as a focused example of the regional output from Huehuetenango, showcasing the careful cultivation practices of the Villatoro family and the precise roasting approach applied by the team at Big Creek.