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Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM

Roasted by Per'La Specialty Roasters

This light to medium roast coffee from Huehuetenango offers notes of red wine, chocolate, caramel, and cocoa.

Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM — Per'La Specialty Roasters
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Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM

Roast Level: Light to Medium

Tasting Notes: Red Wine, Chocolate, Caramel, Stirring Cacoa

Farm: Small farmers from municipalities in Huehuetenengo 

Process: Fully Washed and Sun Dried

Altitude: 1500-1900 MASL

Species: 100% Arabica

Varietals: Borbon, Typica, Carurra, Catuai

Experience the exquisite flavor of our Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM coffee, sourced from small family-owned farms in Guatemala. With a light to medium roast, it offers enticing notes of red wine, chocolate, caramel, and cocoa, reflecting the region's terroir. Harvested at altitudes of 1500 to 1900 meters by indigenous families, the beans undergo careful washing and sun drying. Elevate your coffee journey with our Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM , a testament to Guatemala's coffee craftsmanship.

— Per'La Specialty Roasters

Context

Sourced from the rugged, high-elevation terrain of Guatemala · Huehuetenango, this lot represents the classic profile associated with one of the country’s most renowned coffee-growing regions. Produced by Per'La Specialty Roasters, the coffee undergoes a fully washed method, a technique often utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, this specific selection leans into a richer, more indulgent spectrum, featuring notes of red wine, chocolate, caramel, and stirring cacao. For those looking to better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader industry standards, consulting a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the nuances within your cup. This offering serves as a testament to the consistent quality found in Huehuetenango’s diverse microclimates, where the combination of traditional processing and careful roasting creates a balanced, sophisticated experience.

Buy — $18 from Per'La Specialty Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM grown?

Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM, roasted by Per'La Specialty Roasters, is sourced from Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

What does Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Red Wine, Chocolate, Caramel, and Stirring Cacoa.

How is Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM processed?

Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM uses the Fully Washed process.

What roast level is Guatemala Huehuetenango MAM?

It is roasted to a light to medium level.

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