Don’t let the name “Boo!” intimidate you—this roaster brings us fantastic coffees, like this amazing natural Guatemala. In the cup, you’ll find a rich, bold, yet still elegant coffee that will brighten your day. The coffee has a subtle chocolate note, but it also sparkles with fresh fruity notes of blackberries and red currants. The first thing you’ll taste is the subtle sweetness of chocolate pralines, followed by the rounded flavor of blackberries and finished with a brief, lively acidity of red currants.
The beans come from Guatemala, from the hilly region of La Libertad, where coffee trees grow at an elevation of 1,600 to 1,800 meters. Behind them are farmers united in the Qawale project, which supports small and medium-sized producers through education, on-farm consulting, and quality standards based on the principles of Rainforest Alliance certification. What began as a small group of farmers has gradually grown into a large community, and it is this sense of connection that gave this coffee its name. “El Panal” means “beehive” in Spanish and symbolizes the collaborative effort of many farmers who work as diligently as bees. The project also supports local biodiversity, soil conservation, and landscape restoration, thanks to which native species of birds and insects are returning to the area. The coffee is a blend of Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai varieties, which together deliver a beautifully balanced profile full of sweetness, clarity, and delicate fruity acidity.
The coffee was processed using the natural method, with each farmer drying their coffee cherries on their own terraces right on the farm. To prevent excessive fermentation during drying, the cherries are spread out in thin layers, turned several times a day to improve airflow, and covered during humid nights. The entire process takes approximately 18 days. The result is a natural coffee in which the processing highlights the sweetness and fuller body while allowing the natural character of the beans themselves to shine through. This coffee won’t disappoint you.
- Altitude: 1,600–1,800 m above sea level
- Farmers: smallholder farmers from the Quawale project
- Harvest: December–May