guatemala + honduras coffee
Flag ship (Medium roast)
by heave ho coffee co roaster · san diego, usa
you'll taste caramel before cocoa. this is flag ship (medium roast), a guatemala + honduras from heave ho coffee co roaster.
caramelcocoa
the bean
- origin
- guatemala + honduras
- roast
- medium
- status
- in stock
flag ship is a medium roast from heave ho coffee co, blending beans from guatemala and honduras. the combination of these two central american origins produces a balanced cup with caramel sweetness and a cocoa backdrop, neither too bright nor too heavy. medium roast keeps acidity moderate and body approachable, making it a reliable everyday coffee. it suits filter methods like pour over or drip, where the caramel and cocoa notes can develop cleanly without the intensity of espresso masking the subtler characteristics. grind medium, use water around 93 degrees celsius, and aim for a 1:15 to 1:17 coffee to water ratio.
common questions
What does Flag ship (Medium roast) taste like?
flag ship has tasting notes of caramel and cocoa, giving it a smooth, approachable sweetness with a mild chocolatey depth. the medium roast keeps the balance even, without sharp acidity or heavy bitterness.
How is Flag ship (Medium roast) grown and processed?
flag ship is sourced from guatemala and honduras, two central american countries known for producing coffee at high altitudes. no specific processing method has been noted for this blend beyond those supplied facts.
How should I brew Flag ship (Medium roast)?
a medium roast like flag ship works well with filter brewing methods such as pour over or drip, which allow the caramel and cocoa notes to come through clearly. use a medium grind, water around 93 degrees celsius, and a ratio of roughly 1:15 to 1:17 coffee to water.
about heave ho coffee co roaster
the main street address doesn't tell the whole story. tucked in a unit that most people walk past, heave ho coffee co has built something worth finding in chula vista. their 4.9-star rating from fifty-plus reviews isn't just numbers. it's regulars who know what good coffee tastes like. these folks roast with intention. each batch gets attention that starbucks can't scale. the beans crack at just the right moment, releasing oils that chains burn off or never find. you can smell the difference when you walk in, that clean, bright scent of coffee done right. what keeps people coming back isn't convenience or marketing. it's that first sip when you realize someone actually cared about what went into your cup. the kind of place where they remember your order not because of some loyalty app, but because they see you enough to notice. sometimes the best coffee comes from the most unassuming places.
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