Mauricio Bravo (WS)

A BRIGHT, BALANCED EXPRESSION FROM THE HEIGHTS OF HUEHUETENANGO

Just six miles from the Mexican border, Tectictán rises dramatically through the mountains of Huehuetenango. Here, elevations approaching 2,000 meters create cold nights and slow cherry maturation, cultivating the vibrant acidity and layered sweetness found in this coffee.

Mauricio Bravo has grown coffee at El Divino Niño almost three decades. This lot is composed entirely of Caturra, hand-picked at peak ripeness and carefully washed before drying on patios for six to nine days. The cup is balanced and sweet. A vivid expression of one of Guatemala’s emerging specialty-coffee regions.

Produced by Mauricio Bravo in the high-elevation terrain of Guatemala · Huehuetenango, this lot showcases the potential of the Caturra varietal when cultivated at 2000 masl. As a washed coffee, it undergoes a processing method that typically emphasizes the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean, allowing the specific terroir of the region to remain at the forefront of the cup.

Sourced and roasted by Madcap Coffee Company, this selection highlights the meticulous work of a single producer. When evaluating the nuances of such a specific origin, tasters often find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the complex profiles that emerge from these high-altitude conditions. By focusing on the intersection of traditional varietals and precise processing, this coffee offers a clear expression of the Huehuetenango landscape, reflecting the dedication required to produce high-quality, single-origin lots in this renowned coffee-growing region.