guatemala coffee
Guatemala Sendero (Light Roast)
by ief&ido coffee roasting shop/bar · the hague, netherlands
you'll taste red apple before milk chocolate. this is guatemala sendero (light roast), a washed guatemala from ief&ido coffee roasting shop/bar.
red applemilk chocolatedark chocolatealmond
the bean
- origin
- guatemala
- region
- huehuetenango
- process
- washed
- varietal
- caturra, bourbon
- roast
- light
- status
- in stock
guatemala sendero is a light roast from ief&ido coffee roasting shop/bar, sourced from the huehuetenango region of guatemala. it's made from caturra and bourbon varieties, processed using the washed method, which strips the cherry before drying and tends to produce a clean, defined cup. expect red apple brightness alongside milk chocolate and dark chocolate body, with an almond finish. as a light roast, it responds well to slower, more controlled brew methods, pour over or aeropress are good starting points, using water around 90-93°c to preserve the fruit and chocolate clarity without tipping into bitterness.
common questions
What does Guatemala Sendero (Light Roast) taste like?
the cup leads with red apple brightness and settles into milk chocolate and dark chocolate, with an almond finish. the washed process keeps the flavours clean and distinct rather than fruity or syrupy.
How is Guatemala Sendero (Light Roast) grown and processed?
it's grown in huehuetenango, guatemala, using caturra and bourbon coffee varieties. the beans are washed processed, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which typically results in a clean, well-defined flavour profile.
How should I brew Guatemala Sendero (Light Roast)?
as a light roast, it suits pour over or aeropress, where you can control temperature and extraction carefully. aim for water around 90-93°c to highlight the apple and chocolate notes without over-extracting.
about ief&ido coffee roasting shop/bar
...which brings us to ief&ido, where the dutch approach to coffee gets serious without the sermon. you'll find this roastery tucked along prinsestraat, and the regulars here aren't just loyal by accident. they roast their own beans with the kind of attention that makes other shops look careless. the space feels lived-in rather than designed, and that's exactly why it works. this isn't about impressing tourists or chasing trends. it's about doing coffee right, day after day, until people start rearranging their routes through den haag just to stop by. the kind of place where ordering your usual becomes second nature, where the afternoon cortado hits exactly how you need it to.
all coffee from ief&ido coffee roasting shop/barthe hague, netherlands
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