Guatemala Huehuetenango Río Azul SHB EP

We are thrilled to share our latest harvest of this delectable, intricate coffee, which embodies the very essence of Guatemala in every sip! Savor the vibrant notes of sweet caramel, juicy apricot, and a cozy touch of baking spice that lingers beautifully on the finish.

One of Mike’s favorite coffees that we have brought back for the 2025 season. This blend was created when cupped with Christian, one of Guatemala’s leading producers and millers. We cupped numerous coffees and had two favorites. We experimented and crafted a wonderful blend that highlights the body and notes of honey, fig, and caramel from Chimaltenango, complemented by the floral orange citrus and cherry fruit notes from Rio Azul in Huehuetenango. With Guatemala Huehuetenango Rio Azul SHB EP’s focus on high altitude and clean processing, this regional blend possesses all the attributes we adore about a coffee from Huehuetenango—vivid acidity and prominent fruit and floral notes.

Huehuetenango is renowned for its high altitudes and consistent weather patterns, which are ideal for producing the sparkling acidity and distinctive fruit flavors of the region. The unique microclimate of the area lies at an intersection of hot air sweeping eastward from the Plains of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca, Mexico, and cool air rushing down from the Cuchumatanes Mountains. This meeting of hot and cold air maintains frost at bay, enabling coffee cultivation at the high altitude of 1900 - 2000 MASL.