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guatemala: santa felisa red typica, guatemala coffee from red whale coffee

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Guatemala: Santa Felisa Red Typica

by red whale coffee · san francisco, usa

you'll taste caramel before milk chocolate. this is guatemala: santa felisa red typica, a washed guatemala from red whale coffee.

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the bean

origin
guatemala
process
washed
varietal
typica
status
in stock
availability checked
26 may 2026
santa felisa red typica is a washed guatemalan coffee from red whale coffee, grown from the typica varietal, one of the oldest and most genetically stable arabica cultivars. the washed process keeps the cup clean and straightforward, letting the bean itself lead. expect caramel sweetness up front, moving through milk chocolate into a darker cocoa finish. because the flavour profile is structured but not sharp, it suits filter brewing well, where clarity and sweetness come through without interference. grind medium-fine for pour over or medium for batch filter, use water around 92-94°c, and dial in your ratio to around 1:16.

common questions

What does Guatemala: Santa Felisa Red Typica taste like?

it tastes of caramel and milk chocolate with a darker cocoa edge toward the finish. the washed processing keeps the cup clean, so those sweetness and chocolate tones come through without much fruit or ferment complexity.

How is Guatemala: Santa Felisa Red Typica grown and processed?

it is grown in guatemala using the typica varietal and processed using the washed method, meaning the fruit is removed before drying, which produces a cleaner, more defined cup.

How should I brew Guatemala: Santa Felisa Red Typica?

filter brewing suits this coffee well, a pour over or batch brewer will highlight the caramel and chocolate notes clearly. aim for water around 92-94°c and a brew ratio of roughly 1:16 coffee to water.

about red whale coffee

you're on paul drive in san rafael, where residential quiet meets the kind of coffee operation that draws people from across marin county. red whale coffee has built something here that feels both neighborhood-focused and serious about the beans. they roast their own, which you can smell before you see the building. this isn't about trendy third-wave posturing or trying to recreate some portland fantasy. it's straightforward specialty coffee done right, with the kind of consistency that keeps locals coming back week after week. the roasting happens on-site, so your cup connects directly to decisions made just steps away from where you're standing. san rafael doesn't get the coffee attention that san francisco does, but red whale proves that quality doesn't require a famous zip code. you'll taste the difference in a simple americano on a tuesday morning.

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