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Guatemala Concepción Huista Fair Trade Organic

Sourced from Huehuetenango, one of Guatemala's most celebrated coffee-growing regions, this Fair Trade Organic light roast is balanced and approachable with notes of cherry pie, baking spice, and milk chocolate.

GrindWhole Bean
Size12oz
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Regular price $22.50
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Guatemala Concepción Huista Fair Trade Organic

$22.50 Regular price

"Chocolate, spice, and dark fruit notes come together beautifully, resulting in a classic cup that is balanced but never boring."

Michelle F, Head Roaster

Tasting Notes Cherry pie, baking spice, milk chocolate
Roast Level Light
Origin Concepción Huista, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Guatemala

Origin Story

Region: Concepción Huista, Huehuetenango
Producer:

Antonio Ramírez Méndez, Coordinadora de Organizaciones de Desarrollo de Concepción Huista (CODECH)

Variety: Bourbon, Caturra, Catimor
Altitude: 5,900 feet
Milling: Washed
CODECH is a cooperative of over 500 smallholder farmers situated high atop the rugged ridges of northern Guatemala’s Sierra de los Cuchumatanes. Equator has been sourcing from this cooperative since 2017, and this lot from Antonio Ramírez Méndez’s 2.7 hectare farm, Yiban Kejnha, showcases the quality that has made Huehuetenango one of Guatemala’s most celebrated coffee-growing regions.

How to Brew

Overview:

Luxe Brewer

Ratio: 1:15

Coffee: 66g

Water: 1000g

Brew Steps:

1. Add filter, grounds, & water

2. Wait for water to heat

3. Select & start brew

As ubiquitous as they are varied, drip coffee machines are the ultimate convenience for brewing coffee for multiple coffee drinkers.

Overview:

Chemex 8 Cup

Ratio: 1:16

Coffee: 45g

Water: 720g

Brew Steps:

0:00 - 90g bloom

0:30 - 210g pour

1:30 - 210g pour

2:30 - 210g pour

With an elegant and iconic design, the Chemex uitilizes a thick paper filter to brew several well balanced and clean cups of coffee.

Overview:

Fellow Clara

Ratio: 1:15

Coffee: 45g

Water: 675g

Brew Steps:

0:00 - add grounds & water

0:05 - place plunger on surface

1:00 - stir grounds, resume wait

4:00 - plunge and serve

A beloved immersion method, the French press is a simple way to make multiple cups of coffee without having to watch as it brews.

Drip Brewer - Standard brewing
Chemex - Standard brewing
French Press - Standard brewing
Antonio Ramírez Méndez
Antonio Ramírez Méndez

About the Producer

Antonio Ramírez Méndez is one of CODECH’s standout members, whose lot placed in the cooperative’s annual quality competition. CODECH represents indigenous Mayan communities in Concepción Huista, and since 2004 has worked to improve quality of life for its members through training, farm renovations, and support for women producers, who now make up one-third of the cooperative’s 500+ members.

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