Grown at 4,800-5,500 feet. Fully washed / dried on raised beds in a greenhouse. Dark chocolate, pear and honey flavors push this balanced, mildly sweet coffee from being a regular Guatemalan to another place. I put this is in a small press pot for a perfect sunset cup, but with enough body and brightness to drink it in the morning. The colors that evening were purple and pink over the western woods, and the coffee was just as beautiful as the sky.
Roasted FC and and especially good from a press. Not especially sweet for all the caramel flavor, balanced and very, very satisfying.
Try before you stock up with a 1/2 pound sample!
by SmileyDoc on March 28, 2018
My absolutely favorite daily blend. This is a simple daily reminder that life is good, roasting great beans is worthwhile and a great French Press brew is the best way to start the day. I just bought another 25 lbs. to enrich my life and help me remember to thank God for microclimates, moisture and soil that produce such beans. I’m going to stop now, because I’m afraid you’ll raise the price, or your supply will be depleted. Coffee Bean Corral has become my go-to supplier for beans. Always reliable, providing what they accurately describe. I have yet to be surprised, or disappointed by them; which after years of spotty, hit-and-miss quality from other vendors is so satisfying.
by Bill on August 8, 2018
Deep,full and nutty, this coffee has a refined balance without a trace of bitterness. Roasted it immy SR500 for 1 minute on low, then 4 minutes on high.
by Kahvitauko on July 23, 2019
Chocolate notes for sure, also caramel (creme brulee crispytop caramel, cane sugar--not milk sugar--caramel). And yep on the "nutty finish" others mention. I'm getting toasted Haselnuss (Pennsylvania German hazelnut) through the mouth then a mere hint of black walnut on the back-tongue after about a minute...or is it more like a sweet Assam (black tea)? On the fruit note I'd say rather than pear, winesap applesauce. Delightful. I found it indeed balanced and complex with a twinkling/flashing quality like the various golden spring warblers who visit our house's bird-waterpark. There's something chirpy about this one. Thank you, CBC!
by Michael on July 18, 2018
WOW! Now this is an excellent coffee! Super rich tasting and well balanced. Chocolate notes and also a nutty finish. Very rich tasting....everyone LOVES this coffee!
by Mike Denson on March 9, 2020
This offers me an alternative to my regular Ethiopian coffee, and it is a wonderful cup. Roasted in my Behmor 1600 to the start of 2nd crack, I find this a very enjoyable way to start my day.
by Kevin Kamberg on June 30, 2018
It is, as advertised, very very satisfying to drink. The honey/caramel flavors are especially noticable. If you hadn't used the pear descriptor I don't know that I would have thought to describe it that way. But it definitely is an apt description. Over all it producing an exceptionally distinctive cup of coffee.
by langhaarig on June 4, 2020
My first roast with this bean, dark roasted. Will to buy again
by Russ on May 20, 2020
I'm not a coffee sophisticate, I just want a good rich cup that has no bitterness. I've been roasting for 10 years and went through all kinds of beans looking for something better than the last. But, in this Guat. bean, I have the good cup for a good price. BTW, I use a moka pot with espresso grind at 60gm/L.
by Mark on October 3, 2019
Great service - I love this coffee, especially the hint of chocolate
by Bob Lynas on September 5, 2019
First Time Buyer. Left a Big City that I could buy a variety off beans locally. Moved to an area that not available locally. Great to find this site and may I say, very quick Delivery. Drinking Guatemala Bella at the moment. Roasted Med. To Dark, Smooth and Delicious. Dec. Will buy again. Have 3 more to Taste. Tks. I'm a Believer. Bob L. Bay St. Louis, Ms.
by cafeincoffee on July 1, 2019
This is an outstanding coffee with no single mistake in aroma, flavor or after taste. one of my favorite. thanks from Saudi Arabia Coffee Bean Corral.
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