El Milagro Bourbon Especial

This round light-medium roast opens with rich aromas of vanilla bean, cherry preserves, and graham cracker. Notes of macadamia and musk melon are accompanied by semi-sweet chocolate sweetness, with grapefruit acidity providing balance. The aftertaste features milk chocolate, cookie, and marmalade.

Coffee Review's No. 27 Coffee of 2023! "An elegantly sweet, rich-toned Guatemala Bourbon—balanced, bright, juicy and deep."

Details

Producer: Juan Villatoro Farm: El Milagro Region: Huehuetenango Altitude: 1,700 masl | 5,577 feet Varietal: Bourbon Process: Washed Roast: Light-Medium Notes: Marmalade, Macadamia, Semi-Sweet Chocolate

The Story

Sourced and imported by Onyx Coffee in the Onyx Gem collection: the absolute best of Guatemalan coffee. This limited lot is available whole bean only.

"This single-varietal washed Bourbon lot was prepared meticulously by Juan Villatoro and his son Milton, and it shows in an extremely structured and complex cup. Juan Villatoro didn't start out growing coffee like his brothers and father before him. In the 1970's and early 80s, he was raising cattle and growing corn. His father had given him a small lot for coffee production, so he began planting coffee. As the cattle business died away, he worked in the coffee nursery and then fully committed to coffee, buying up other small lots for production. At 63, Juan enjoys playing the piano and dedicating time to his grandson Raúl.

"Juan's wife Lesvia Martinez and his son Milton Villatoro Martínez both help manage the farm. They've faced many challenges over the years, from the 1987 natural disaster destroying his bodega and wet mill, to the constant challenge to control coffee leaf rust. He is proud of his coffees, as well he has reason to be: El Milagro is a favorite every year with brilliant lime-like acidity, great structure, and nice stone fruit qualities."

Don't miss the Huehuetanango Coffee + Honey Bundle, which pairs this coffee with Coffee Blossom Honey from another coffee farm in the same region!

Produced by Juan Villatoro in the high-altitude terrain of Guatemala · Huehuetenango, the El Milagro Bourbon Especial showcases the classic profile of the Bourbon varietal. This specific lot is prepared using the washed process, a method often favored for highlighting the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Roasted by PT's Coffee Roasting, the coffee presents a balanced cup characterized by notes of marmalade, macadamia, and semi-sweet chocolate.

While individual experiences vary, washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean finish and ability to express the unique terroir of their origin. To better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory categories, you may wish to consult the flavor wheel. This offering serves as a refined example of the consistency and quality associated with the Huehuetenango region, providing a structured and approachable experience for those who appreciate the traditional characteristics of the Bourbon plant.