Guatemala Dario Hernandez

Tasting Notes: Cocoa Powder / Red Plum / Nougat

Producer: Dario Hernandez

Region: Antigua

Elevation: 1600 – 1800 MASL

Processing: Fully Washed

Cultivars: Caturra, Bourbon

Dario Hernandez has been growing coffee on the high volcanic slopes of Antigua for over 30 years. He grows exclusively bourbon and caturra cultivars, all shaded by grevillea trees. We’ve been buying coffee from him for 6 years and we’re always floored by consistent quality he’s able to achieve. If you’ve ever wondered why Antigua is considered one of the most renowned coffee growing regions in the world, here’s your chance to find out.

Produced by Dario Hernandez in the renowned Antigua region of Guatemala, this lot showcases the classic profile of the Caturra varietal. Grown at elevations between 1600 and 1800 meters, the coffee undergoes a fully washed method, a technique often utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Roasted by Flying Goat Coffee, the final cup presents a balanced structure characterized by notes of cocoa powder, red plum, and nougat.

While specific flavor profiles are unique to each harvest, washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, crisp finish. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory categories, you can explore the flavor wheel. This offering serves as a refined example of the traditional cultivation practices that have long defined the high-altitude landscapes of the Antigua valley, emphasizing the intersection of careful processing and regional terroir.