guatemala coffee
HIGHLAND COOP - WASHED - GUATEMALA
by cult coffee roasters · edinburgh, uk
this is highland coop - washed - guatemala, a washed guatemala from cult coffee roasters.
the bean
- origin
- guatemala
- region
- huehuetenango
- process
- washed
- varietal
- gesha, caturra, bourbon
- status
- in stock
highland coop is a washed coffee from huehuetenango, guatemala, produced by a cooperative growing gesha, caturra, and bourbon varietals at high altitude. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, which typically produces a clean, clearly defined cup with bright acidity and good clarity. cult coffee roasters sources this as a multi-varietal blend from the cooperative, so expect the floral character associated with gesha alongside the rounder body of caturra and bourbon. it suits filter brewing, where the clean processing and varietal complexity can express themselves without added richness from immersion or pressure methods.
common questions
What does HIGHLAND COOP - WASHED - GUATEMALA taste like?
the combination of gesha, caturra, and bourbon grown in huehuetenango typically delivers floral and citrus-leaning qualities alongside moderate body. the washed process keeps the cup clean and transparent, letting the varietal differences come through clearly.
How is HIGHLAND COOP - WASHED - GUATEMALA grown and processed?
it is grown by a cooperative in huehuetenango, guatemala, using gesha, caturra, and bourbon varietals, then processed using the washed method, which strips the fruit from the seed before drying and produces a clean, well-defined cup.
How should I brew HIGHLAND COOP - WASHED - GUATEMALA?
filter methods such as pour-over or drip brewing suit this coffee well, as they highlight the clarity and varietal character that washed processing produces. avoid over-extraction by keeping water temperature around 93-96°c and grind size medium-fine.
about cult coffee roasters
the steam hisses different at cult coffee roasters on buccleuch street. sharper somehow, more intentional. maybe it's because they actually care what happens between bean and cup, not just moving product through a queue. edinburgh has plenty of coffee shops that'll caffeinate you. fewer that'll make you slow down mid-sip and think "oh, right. this is what coffee can be." cult does that thing where the barista adjusts extraction time based on the morning's humidity. where beans get roasted in small batches because that's how you maintain control over flavor development. regulars don't just come for convenience. they come because someone here knows the difference between bright acidity and sour extraction. because the milk steaming sounds purposeful, not rushed. because 738 google reviewers gave this place 4.6 stars and most of them probably can't explain exactly why their tuesday morning tastes better here. it's the kind of place that makes chain coffee taste like brown water afterward.
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