Blind Assessment

Wide-ranging and juicy. Guava, milk chocolate, cashew, clover honey, Meyer lemon zest in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is long and gently floral, supported by notes of tropical fruit.

Notes

This exceptional coffee was selected as the No. 25 coffee on Coffee Review’s list of the Top 50 Coffees of 2025. Produced in the high mountains of San Juan Sacatepéquez, from trees of Maragogype variety of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and pulp removed before drying). El Gran Cafe is a coffee shop located in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala whose mission is to roast and serve organic-certified coffees produced at its own Finca La Esperanza and Finca El Pintado just outside of town. Featured in El Gran Cafe’s lineup are also coffees from friends and neighbors in the region, along with award-winning and exceptional coffees from other regions of Guatemala. Visit El Gran Cafe’s website for more information.

Bottom Line

A vibrant, Guatemala-grown Maragogype (big beans!) with tropical fruit character, smooth sweetness and an especially long, complex finish.

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