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don mauricio, guatemala coffee from elbgold city

guatemala coffee

DON MAURICIO

by elbgold city · hamburg, germany

this is don mauricio, a washed guatemala from elbgold city.

the bean

origin
guatemala
region
huehuetenango
process
washed
varietal
caturra, bourbon
status
in stock
don mauricio is a washed guatemalan coffee grown in huehuetenango, a high-altitude region known for producing clean, structured cups. it's made from caturra and bourbon varieties, two classic arabica cultivars that tend toward bright acidity and clear fruit character. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, which keeps the flavour focused and transparent. roasted by elbgold city, it suits filter brewing where that clarity can come through fully. if you enjoy coffees with defined acidity, good body, and a clean finish rather than heavy sweetness, this is a reliable choice.

common questions

What does DON MAURICIO taste like?

as a washed caturra and bourbon from huehuetenango, expect a clean, bright cup with defined acidity, moderate body, and the clarity typical of well-processed guatemalan coffees. the washed process keeps things focused rather than fruity or ferment-forward.

How is DON MAURICIO grown and processed?

it's grown in huehuetenango, guatemala, using caturra and bourbon varieties, then processed using the washed method, meaning the coffee cherry is removed before drying to produce a cleaner, more transparent cup.

How should I brew DON MAURICIO?

filter brewing methods such as pour-over or drip suit this coffee well, as they highlight the clarity and acidity that washed guatemalan coffees from caturra and bourbon cultivars typically produce.

about elbgold city

a slow morning in hamburg's city centre can pull you in a lot of directions, but schauenburgerstraße tends to quiet things down a little. elbgold city sits at number 50, close enough to the main commercial drag that you could easily walk past it on the way to something else, and that would be a mistake. what the regulars here know is that this is a roaster with actual skin in the game, not a shop that happens to have beans on a shelf. the sourcing, the roasting, the whole approach carries a seriousness that's hard to fake at scale. you don't need a plan or a long afternoon to get something out of a visit. a cortado on your way through the altstadt works just fine.

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