*Limited* Guatemala Baja Verapaz Cubulco SHB

• Roast: Medium+
• Flavor: Cocoa Powder, Granola, Toasted Almond, Citrus
  
• Body: Medium
• Acidity: Medium
• Process: Washed

 Cubulco is a small town in the heart of Guatemala, located in the department of Baja Verapaz. A high percentage of the population is indigenous, with the majority being of Achi Mayan descent. Altitudes range from 1600 to 1800masl, and small-sized farms dot the highlands. Most farmers employ traditional agricultural practices and operate their own wet mills in the region.  

Our importers work with multiple small producers to develop a consistent, high-quality blend every year. The main contributors to the Baja Verapaz Cubulco lot include Las Anonas, Las Naranjas, La Esperanza, Grano de Ora, Finca Las Piedras, and other smallholders. In the cup, Cubulco offers rich notes of dark chocolate, almond & red currant with a medium acidity and medium body. 

With its rich volcanic soil, mountainous terrain, and varied micro-climates, Guatemala is a perfect country for coffee cultivation. Centuries of agricultural history have transformed Guatemala into the spectacular coffee origin it is today, and Guatemalan green coffee beans are the delight of roasters and coffee drinkers alike. With its wide array of growing regions, Guatemala encourages a diverse range of outstanding flavor profiles.

A Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) coffee grows at altitudes of 1,200 meters above sea level or higher. When coffee cherries grow at high altitudes, they tend to mature more slowly. This allows the fruit to take in more nutrients, resulting in denser, sweeter green coffee beans that are considered higher quality. Washed processing has become widely popular. The cup profile of washed coffees tends to reflect the terroir of the coffee. The processing method allows the growing conditions, the region, and the true character of the coffee to shine through.