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Guatemala - Huehuetenango Quetzal, Washed

by mill city roasters · minneapolis, usa

expect stone fruit. this is guatemala - huehuetenango quetzal, washed, a washed guatemala from mill city roasters.

stone fruit
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the bean

origin
guatemala
region
huehuetenango
process
washed
status
in stock
availability checked
16 jun 2026
this is a washed guatemalan coffee from huehuetenango, a high-altitude region in the country's northwest known for its distinct growing conditions. the washed process removes the fruit before drying, which tends to produce a cleaner cup that keeps the bean's core character front and center. expect stone fruit in the cup, think peach or nectarine rather than anything jammy or fermented. mill city roasters is the roaster behind this one. it suits filter brewing well, where the clarity of the washed process comes through cleanly. grind medium, keep your water around 93-96°c, and avoid over-extraction, which can muddy the fruit.

common questions

What does Guatemala - Huehuetenango Quetzal, Washed taste like?

this coffee leads with stone fruit character, along the lines of peach or plum. the washed processing keeps the cup clean and lets that fruit quality read clearly rather than through a fermented or syrupy lens.

How is Guatemala - Huehuetenango Quetzal, Washed grown and processed?

it is grown in huehuetenango, a high-altitude region in northwestern guatemala. after harvest it is washed processed, meaning the fruit skin and mucilage are removed before the beans are dried, which produces a cleaner, more defined cup.

How should I brew Guatemala - Huehuetenango Quetzal, Washed?

filter methods such as pour over or drip work well here, since the clarity of washed processing is best appreciated in a clean, transparent brew. use a medium grind and avoid excess brew time, which can dull the stone fruit character.

about mill city roasters

the numbers tell one story. 4.9 stars from 102 reviews. but step into mill city roasters on 33rd avenue southeast and you'll understand what those ratings really mean. this isn't coffee as commodity. it's coffee as conversation starter, as morning ritual worth waking up for. the kind of place where baristas remember your usual and actually care if the milk temperature hits that sweet spot between scalding and lukewarm. you can taste the difference when someone gives a damn about what they're serving. minneapolis has plenty of coffee options. chain stores with consistent mediocrity. trendy spots that prioritize instagram over extraction. mill city roasters does something harder: they make great coffee without making a big show about it. the beans speak for themselves. the steam wand hisses with purpose. regulars come back because the coffee rewards their loyalty with flavors that change your whole morning. some places roast coffee. others understand it.

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