Highlands

Spice • Cocoa • Rich, Dark Sweetness

Rising from the rugged slopes of Guatemala’s highlands, Highlands celebrates one of Central America’s most iconic coffee regions. Here, small farms cultivate their crops with remarkable care, drawing on generations of knowledge and the unique character of the volcanic soil beneath them.
This lot delivers the unmistakable depth Guatemala is known for: a rich, layered flavour accented by subtle spice and a warm cocoa finish. It’s a medium-dark, comforting cup that manages to stay balanced and clean, the kind of coffee that feels grounded, dependable, and beautifully crafted.

Brew it as a filter or a bold single-origin espresso. Highlands is a tribute to the farmers who work tirelessly at altitude and to the timeless flavours that have made Guatemalan coffee a favorite around the world.

• Origin: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
• Process: Washed
• Roasted For: Espresso or Filter
• Tasting Notes: Cocoa, Touch of Spice
  

Brewing Instruction (Espresso)

• Coffee Dose: 18-20 g
• Grind: Fine (for Espresso)
• Water Temperature: 200°F
• Extraction Time: 24-28 sec
• Extraction Volume: 32-38 ml
  

Brewing Instruction (Filter)

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio:
  • Standard: 1:15 (e.g., 10 g Coffee → 150 g Water)
  • Stronger Cup: 1:14
  • Lighter Cup: 1:17
    
• Water Quality & Temperature:
  • Filtered water with total dissolved solids (TDS): 70-100 ppm
  • Water Temperature: 90–95 °C (198–205 °F)
  • Too Hot → Bitterness.
  • Too Cool → Under-extraction.
    
• Grind Setting (1 to 10)
  • Fine → Espresso
  • 3-7 → Medium (for Pour-over)
  • 8 → Coarse (for French Press)
    
• Flavour Tuning:
  • More sweetness → Slightly longer steep or coarser grind
  • More acidity → Higher brew temp (~95 °C)
  • More body → Slightly finer grind or longer steep
  • Cleaner cup → Skim carefully + decant immediately