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guatemala coffee

Guatemala

by up coffee · minneapolis, usa

you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is guatemala, a guatemala from up coffee.

lemongrapefruitcitrus zestred apple

the bean

origin
guatemala
region
huehuetenango
roast
medium
status
in stock
this is a medium roast from up coffee, sourced from the huehuetenango region of guatemala. huehuetenango sits at high altitude in the guatemalan highlands, producing coffees with bright, clean acidity. in the cup expect lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest upfront, with red apple adding a softer, rounded fruit note on the finish. the medium roast keeps the origin character intact without pushing into heavier caramel territory. it suits filter brewing well, where the acidity and fruit clarity can open up fully. a standard filter ratio of around 1:16 at 93c is a reliable starting point.

common questions

What does Guatemala taste like?

it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, with red apple providing a softer fruit note alongside the brighter citrus flavors.

How is Guatemala grown and processed?

the coffee is grown in huehuetenango, a high-altitude region in guatemala, though specific processing details have not been provided by the roaster for this lot.

How should I brew Guatemala?

the medium roast and citrus-forward profile respond well to filter brewing methods, which allow the lemon, grapefruit, and apple notes to come through cleanly.

about up coffee

up coffee roasts espresso that hits different. the beans come from this northeast minneapolis spot on traffic street, where they've figured out something most places miss about pulling shots. you won't find them trying to impress anyone with flashy packaging or trendy drink names. just serious coffee people doing the work that matters. the regulars know what they're getting here, and they keep coming back for it. this isn't about atmosphere or instagram moments. it's about that specific kind of espresso balance that takes years to dial in properly. when you need coffee that actually tastes like coffee should, not some sugary approximation of it, this is where you go. the northeast arts district has plenty of options, but few places understand espresso fundamentals like this. order it straight, no milk to hide behind.

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