This Guatemala LOS PIÑOS from Beansmith’s Roasters is a pleasantly light and sweet filter coffee with a fresh, well-defined acidity. The cup reveals notes of raspberry and rosehip tea, complemented by nougat-like sweetness and a rounded, slightly nutty finish. The profile is clean and balanced, without any unnecessary heaviness, making this coffee a great everyday filter coffee that still retains its character. The acidity is medium and pleasantly lively, the body is on the lighter side, and the overall profile is very drinkable, with an emphasis on sweetness and subtle fruitiness.
The coffee comes from Guatemala, specifically from the Santa Bárbara area in the Huehuetenango region, and more precisely from the Los Piños farm. The high altitude, combined with the local climate, allows for slower ripening of the cherries, which translates into the clarity and complexity of the resulting cup. Local farmers are involved in the production, focusing on the careful harvesting of ripe cherries and consistent quality. This approach is reflected in the well-structured and stable flavor profile that is typical of this coffee.
The coffee is washed, which helps highlight the clarity and distinctiveness of the flavors. After harvesting, the cherries are pulped, fermented, and then washed to bring out the coffee’s natural character. The Bourbon and Caturra varieties used contribute to a balanced and sweet profile with gentle acidity. The result is a filter coffee that is clean, light, and well-defined, with an emphasis on sweetness, subtle fruitiness, and a pleasantly rounded finish.
- Altitude: 1,850–2,100 m a.s.l.