*It's Back!* Guatemala La Bolsa

Grown in Huehuetenango, this woman-produced coffee is sweet and balanced. Maria Elena Vides carries on the high quality of her family farm, first established in 1958. Black honey refers to the large amount of fruit mucilage left on the beans to dry, creating a sweet and more complex cup.

Black Honey Process / Medium-Light Roast

Tasting Notes: Milk Chocolate, Cinnamon, Apple, Brown Sugar

Producer: Maria Elena Vides Region: Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Variety: Bourbon, Caturra

Processing: Black Honey

Elevation: 1300-1600 masl Harvest: 2025-26 Soil: Limestone-Rich

Produced by Maria Elena Vides, this It's Back! Guatemala La Bolsa offering from Cloud City Coffee Roasting showcases the distinct character of the Huehuetenango region. Grown at elevations between 1300 and 1600 masl, this lot features the classic Bourbon varietal, which is widely celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex profile. The coffee undergoes a black honey process, a technique that leaves a significant portion of the fruit mucilage on the bean during drying, often resulting in a denser, more syrupy body compared to washed counterparts. You can learn more about how these processing methods influence the final cup profile in our technical guide. With roaster-identified notes of milk chocolate, cinnamon, apple, and brown sugar, this selection provides a comforting, dessert-like experience that pairs beautifully with the nuanced acidity typical of high-elevation Guatemalan harvests. For those looking to further explore these descriptors, our flavor wheel serves as an excellent reference for identifying these specific sensory attributes.