Overall: Cocoa, apricot, plum, raisin, brown sugar sweetness, medium body and acidity.
Roast level: Medium Dark
Our OG and highly popular Milky Way line was one of our first creations when we established our roasting business, and has evolved from its initial Guatemala & Ethiopian blend to several outstanding single-origins since.
True to its name, this coffee brings milk chocolate madness and nutty aromas to the table, and is excellent on espresso-based drinks with milk, but also enjoyable on multiple brew methods.
Current version: Guatemala El Retiro
Coffee first arrived in Guatemala in the 18th century with Jesuits to the monasteries of Antigua. Estates began to spread over the following 150 years, primarily owned by European colonists. The country gained independence in 1821, and coffee production soared, making Guatemala an important coffee producer. The Agrarian Reform Law passed in 1952, redistributed the land of 1,700 estates to nearly 500,000 locals and indigenous peoples. However, a civil war ensued for 36 years, hindering coffee production.
Fortunately, coffee regained its prominence, and Guatemala is now home to some exceptional coffees, with a quarter of the population involved with growing or processing.
The farm Finca El Retiro del Quisaya was established 100 years ago and its name comes from a river that runs within the land.
During the harvest, the cherries are carefully handpicked and delivered to the mill located on the farm. After sorting, the cherries are pulped with an eco-pulper to remove the external fruit and fermented in aerobic tanks for 14 hours. The beans are then washed and put through a centrifuge machine to remove any remaining mucilage. They are then dispersed on patios to dry in the open sun for ten days.
| Origin Name: | Guatemala – Finca El Retiro del Quisaya |
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Owner: |
Arabigos del Sur, S.A. |
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Varietal: |
Pache and Bourbon |
| Processing: | Fully Washed |
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Altitude: |
1,800 metres above sea level |
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Town / City: |
San Martin Jilotepeque |
| Region: |
Chimaltenango |
Brew methods: Great on espresso, either black or with milk, on french press, moka pot, cold brew, as well as on a variety of filter brew methods such as pourover, drip, Delter, Aeropress, etc.
Please select (ground coffee) when choosing your intended coffee bean purchase if you would like us to grind it for you. Please also leave us a comment in your check out cart to let us know the brew method and grind size you need it in.
Coffee is a seasonal product and we strive to provide you the best from what each region can provide and the taste profile may vary from time to time. Please note that the customer reviews may be referenced to past crops.
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