Guatemala - Slow Jam

Our limited release Slow Jam is a light roasted, smooth-bodied coffee with flavor notes of tart strawberry jam up front, complemented by hibiscus and pomegranate, and finished with a tropical fruit acidity. It's a delightfully tasty coffee experience you won't want to miss! 

To bring you this special coffee, the owner/operators of Finca San Jerónimo Miramar (FSJM) dedicated over three whole harvest seasons to develop Slow Jam, taking an experimental approach to processing. What makes their process truly unique is that it combines the best elements of both traditional washed and pulped natural coffee methods. They start by sorting and selecting only the finest cherries, just as they always have. But here's where it gets interesting: instead of the usual depulping process that happens in washed and pulped natural processes, they send the cherries straight into fermentation tanks. This is where the magic happens. The cherries undergo fermentation until their mucilage becomes wonderfully jammy, infusing the green coffee beans with distinctive fruity notes. To maintain this quality, FSJM developed and employed a proprietary Slow Jam depulper that gently removes the cherry skin without water. The result? Coffee beautifully harmonizing the precision of washed coffee with the fruity sweetness of pulped natural coffee.   For the perfect cup, we suggesting brewing with the Kalita Wave 185 pour-over set to bring out the best of this coffee's flavor notes.

Guatemala has long been a source of balanced, versatile coffees, and this lot from Finca San Jerónimo Miramar exemplifies the country's potential for nuanced fruit expression. The washed/pulped natural hybrid processing method employed here creates a distinct bridge between clean clarity and fruit-forward complexity—a technique that highlights the Catuai varietal's natural brightness while allowing deeper fruit notes to emerge. Nossa Familia Coffee has drawn out tart strawberry and pomegranate characters alongside floral hibiscus and tropical fruit, suggesting a coffee with both acidity and body. This profile appeals to drinkers seeking coffees with vibrant personality; the "Slow Jam" name signals the deliberate, layered fruit intensity achieved through careful processing and roasting choices.