Guatemala Las Sonajas

In 2015, Cat & Cloud owners Chris, Jared, and Charles visited their friend Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora at his famed Bella Vista coffee mill and fell in love with this profile. Las Sonajas is a collaboration of 16 producers growing coffee over 1,700 meters up the Agua Volcano, just outside Antigua.

Experience: the first sip is like that first bite of a ripe nectarine, quickly cut by the bright, creamy tang of a powder sugar coated lemon bar, before layering in the delicate floral finish of honey blossom. Easily drinkable, with some slight complexity.

Produced by Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora, this Guatemala Las Sonajas lot hails from the renowned Antigua region. Grown at 1700 masl, the coffee is brought to market by Cat & Cloud Coffee. The profile features distinct notes of ripe nectarine, honey blossom, and a lemon bar quality reminiscent of powdered sugar.

Coffees from Antigua are often celebrated for their balanced acidity and complex sweetness, characteristics that frequently appear on the flavor wheel as bright, citrus-forward, or floral descriptors. While specific sensory experiences vary by roast profile and preparation, the combination of high-elevation cultivation and meticulous processing by producers like Zelaya Zamora typically results in a refined cup. This selection highlights the classic, elegant profile that has long defined the reputation of Guatemalan specialty coffee, offering a clean and vibrant experience for those exploring the nuances of the region.