Guatemala Huehuetenango

FARM/CO-OP: Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Desarrollo de Concepcion Huista (CODECH) REGION: Concepción Huista, Huehuetenango ORIGIN: Guatemala VARIETY: Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Pache PROCESSING METHOD: Washed ELEVATION: 1,000m-2,000m

TASTE: Plum | Milk Chocolate | Graham

ROAST: Medium 

Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Desarrollo de Concepcion Huista, also known CODECH, is a cooperative of over 450 producer members in the Sierra de los Cuchumatanes of Huehuetenango. We have partnered with this cooperative for close to two decades as we found ourselves aligned with their commitment to quality and sustainability, in addition to their commitment to their producer members. As it is situated in the highest mountain range in Central America, coffee produced around CODECH will grow from anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 meters, with producers usually growing their coffee on less than a hectare. These small farms are rich with diversity, from intercropped corn, potatoes, and bananas, to the genetic diversity of the coffee plants themselves. A wide range of varietals grow at every farm - Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Pache, and Catimor, just to name a few. These practices support the soil and plant health and allow these farms to thrive and produce the dynamic coffees that we have to love from Guatemala - rich chocolate sweetness with notes of berry and stone fruits.

Sourced from the rugged highlands of Concepción Huista, Huehuetenango, this Guatemala · Concepción Huista, Huehuetenango offering represents the collaborative efforts of the Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Desarrollo de Concepcion Huista (CODECH). Produced at elevations ranging from 1000 to 2000 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Roasted by Ozo Coffee, the final cup profile features notes of plum, milk chocolate, and graham.

When evaluating such profiles, enthusiasts often reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between stone fruit acidity and cocoa-based sweetness. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clean, consistent expression of terroir, the specific character of this lot reflects the unique microclimates found within the Huehuetenango region. This selection serves as a prime example of how regional cooperation and traditional processing techniques converge to create a balanced, approachable cup.