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guatemala + honduras coffee

Carrizal

by caffe fantastico · victoria, canada

you'll taste caramel before milk chocolate. this is carrizal, a guatemala + honduras from caffe fantastico.

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the bean

origin
guatemala + honduras
varietal
bourbon
status
in stock
carrizal is a bourbon varietal from guatemala, roasted by caffe fantastico. bourbon is a classic arabica variety known for its balanced sweetness and depth, and this cup reflects that, with caramel, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate flavors that sit comfortably together without sharp edges. it suits drinkers who want a familiar, chocolatey profile with a gentle sweetness rather than something fruity or acidic. filter methods like pour-over or drip will highlight the caramel clarity, while espresso or a moka pot will pull the darker chocolate qualities forward.

common questions

What does Carrizal taste like?

carrizal tastes of caramel, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate, making it a smooth, sweet cup with a familiar cocoa-forward character.

How is Carrizal grown and processed?

carrizal is a bourbon varietal grown in guatemala, a country known for its high-altitude coffee farms, though no specific processing method has been provided for this lot.

How should I brew Carrizal?

filter brewing, such as pour-over or drip, will bring out the caramel and milk chocolate notes, while espresso or moka pot will lean into the darker chocolate side of the cup.

about caffe fantastico

the name promises something beyond the ordinary, and caffe fantastico delivers on kings road in victoria. four point three stars from nearly seven hundred reviews tells you something real about consistency. walk in and you'll smell coffee beans that someone actually cares about, roasted with the kind of attention that chains abandoned years ago when they chose efficiency over flavor. regulars line up here because the baristas know coffee as more than a caffeine delivery system. the espresso pulls thick and golden, crema lasting long enough to matter. there's warmth in every cup that has nothing to do with temperature and everything to do with people who understand that good coffee requires patience. no rushed extractions or bitter shortcuts. this isn't instagram coffee or venture capital coffee. it's the real thing, roasted locally with standards that haven't shifted with trends. victoria's got plenty of coffee options, but fantastico earned those reviews one careful cup at a time.

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