Organic Guatemala Juanita Bravo

Tasting Notes: Cocoa / Peach / Creamy

Producer: Juanita Bravo Mateo

Farm: El Cipresal

Region: San Pedro Nécta, Huehuetenango

Elevation: 1500 MASL

Processing: Washed (24-hour tank fermentation)

Cultivars: Bourbon, Caturra, and Pache

Certifications: Organic

Juanito Bravo’s Finca El Cipresal is a stone’s throw away from San Pedro Necta, a charming mountain town about 20 miles south of the Guatemala/Mexico border.  The farm sits just above 1500 meters and might be the most ideal place in Huehuetenango to grow organic Bourbon and Caturra, Juanita’s cultivars of choice.  At a time when many Central American coffee farmers are abandoning these classic old-world varieties for safer higher-yielding alternatives, we are eternally grateful for Juanita’s stubborn dedication to quality.  She gives these trees all the attention they need to produce the sweet, dense, dark plum flavors we expect from Huehuetenango bourbon.  This coffee is a rare and special treat — and certified organic.

Flying Goat Coffee has been buying El Cipresal’s entire nine-acre harvest every year since we first tasted it in 2015. It’s a small lot and always sells out quickly.

The Organic Guatemala Juanita Bravo, sourced by Flying Goat Coffee, represents the meticulous work of producer Juanita Bravo Mateo in the San Pedro Nécta region of Huehuetenango. This lot features the Bourbon varietal, a plant historically celebrated for its balanced sweetness and complex profile. Grown at 1500 masl, the cherries undergo a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean.

In the cup, this coffee presents a profile defined by cocoa, peach, and a creamy mouthfeel. While individual experiences vary, those exploring the flavor wheel may find these notes offer a classic, approachable structure characteristic of high-quality Guatemalan coffees. By focusing on traditional processing and established varietals, this selection showcases the distinct terroir of Huehuetenango, providing a clean and refined experience that emphasizes the harmony between the producer’s craft and the region’s unique growing conditions.