Guatemala
Guatemala Atitlan
Atitlan, Lake Highlands · 1500–2000 masl · Washed
Volcanic, mineral-rich soils above Lake Atitlan yield a full, complex cup of cocoa and caramel framed by a lively orange acidity.
Flavor profile
| Bean | Acidity | Fruitiness | Complexity | Bitterness | Body | Sweetness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala Atitlan | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 |
Details
- Varieties
- Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai
- Processing
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium
- Harvest
- Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Tasting notes
CocoaOrangeCaramelAlmondHoney
Brewing recommendations
Cold Brewaffinity 7/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 80°C
- Ratio
- 1:8
- Brew
- 12h
Smooth and sweet; cocoa and orange without the bite.
Pour-Over V60affinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 210s
Highlights cocoa and orange; full-bodied and articulate.
Chemexaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 94°C
- Ratio
- 1:17
- Brew
- 270s
Tea-like clarity; cocoa and orange shine through.
Kalita Waveaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium (800µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:16
- Brew
- 240s
Balanced extraction; cocoa and orange with rounded sweetness.
Espressoaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 93°C
- Ratio
- 1:2
- Brew
- 28s
Concentrated cocoa and orange; syrupy shot.
French Pressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Coarse (1050µm)
- Temp
- 95°C
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Brew
- 240s
Heavy body; cocoa and orange with textured mouthfeel.
AeroPressaffinity 6/10
- Grind
- Medium-Fine (600µm)
- Temp
- 85°C
- Ratio
- 1:14
- Brew
- 90s
Versatile cup; cocoa and orange with soft acidity.
Moka Potaffinity 5/10
- Grind
- Fine (260µm)
- Temp
- 96°C
- Ratio
- 1:7
- Brew
- 300s
Bold and rich; cocoa and orange in a concentrated cup.