This Guatemala SHB EP delivers the classic Central American profile home roasters love: sweet, smooth, and beautifully balanced. Grown at high altitude and European‑prepped for quality, these beans roast evenly and produce a clean, chocolate‑forward cup with gentle fruit notes.
Perfect for home roasters, small‑batch roasters, and anyone who wants a reliable, crowd‑pleasing daily drinker.
 
Flavor Notes
Brown Spice, Nougat, Tangerine
 
Origin Details
Country: Guatemala
Grown across the highlands of Chimaltenango and surrounding regions, this coffee comes from a mix of Acatenango, San Martín Jilotepeque, San José Poaquil, and Atitlán. These areas feature volcanic soils, mountainous terrain, and elevations ranging from roughly 1,300 to 2,200 MASL, creating ideal conditions for high-quality arabica production. Moderate temperatures, consistent rainfall, and dense shade canopy allow for slow cherry maturation, contributing to balanced structure and clarity in the cup. Coffee production in this region is deeply rooted in local culture and remains a key source of livelihood for farming communities.
This lot is produced by smallholder farmers within ASPROGUATE, an association founded in 2014 to support sustainable coffee production and improve market access for producers. What started with around 100 farmers has grown into a large network across multiple communities. The organization focuses heavily on organic farming practices, education, and long-term producer support, including training in soil health, fertilizer production, and environmental conservation. ASPROGUATE also emphasizes social initiatives such as gender equality, community development, and fair pricing, ensuring producers receive consistent support both economically and environmentally.
This coffee is classified as SHB (Strictly Hard Bean), meaning it is grown at high elevations where cooler temperatures slow cherry development and increase density, resulting in improved cup quality. The EP (European Preparation) designation indicates that the coffee has been carefully sorted for screen size and defects, ensuring a clean and consistent green product.
 
Grade: SHB EP (Strictly Hard Bean, European Prep)
Altitude: High‑grown ( 1300 - 2200 MASL)
Process: Washed
Crop: Fresh, specialty‑grade
 
Why This Coffee Stands Out
High‑altitude SHB = denser beans + better roasting control
EP sorting = cleaner cup, fewer defects
Smooth, chocolate‑forward profile
Extremely versatile for all roast levels
 
Perfect For
Home roasting
Espresso blends
Drip and pour‑over
Light, medium, or medium‑dark roasts
 
Available Sizes
1 lb
5 lb value bag (best price per pound)
 
Freshness & Packaging
Your green coffee is packed to order, sealed for freshness, and ships quickly.
Always unroasted and ready for your roaster.
 
Shipping
Ships within 3 business days.
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