La Morena Female Producers Guatemala

Product Info

Dark Chocolate | Caramel | Dried Cherries

Region: Cubulco

Elevation: 1600-1800 MASL

Varietals: Catuai, Pache, Caturra, Bourbon, Sarchimor

Process: Washed

The Coffee: A medium roast this coffee is smooth and very sweet with notes that include brown sugar, caramel, dark chocolate, nutty and dried cherries on the finish. With mild acidity and medium body this coffee is an all day cup and sure to please. From drip to espresso this coffee shines in all brew formats.

The Producer: La Morena coffee began as a program so female coffee growers of Guatemala had greater access to the global market. What started as a small micro lot in 2016, La Morena now draws coffee from women farmers throughout the regions of Huehuetenango and Baja Verapaz. This particular female driven community lot comes from Cubulco, Baja Verapaz a region known for its coffee growing. Alongside high altitude that allows for cooler nights and a drier climate farmers can grow some of the finest arabica available. With its rich volcanic soil, steep mountain terrain, and various micro-climates, Guatemala is ideal for its cultivation. 

FAQs

We roast Monday through Wednesday and sometimes Thursdays based on orders. Coffees roasted are then available the next day. We like a minimum of a day's rest prior to release for consumption. 

We always recommend brewing your coffee following protocols found online and set by the Specialty Coffee Association (https://sca.coffee) These standards use a ratio (ml/g of water to g of coffee) that's between 14:1 to 17:1. For example, a 12oz. pour over brew 12oz (360ml/g) of water with 24g of coffee (15:1 ratio) and adjust based on your taste. These same ratios can be applied to Drip and French Press coffees where 60g of coffee per 1 quart/1liter of water (16:1) is a great starting point. Brew temperatures, we recommend a range from 190-205°F. If you don't have a thermometer, simply boil your kettle remove from heat source for 60 to 90 seconds, which should give you that range. Lastly your grind will affect your cup. Too fine will produce bitter and astringent flavors, while too coarse can produce a flat and watery cup. We like a medium fine grind for pour over and drip, while French Press should be coarse. At the end of the day always brew to your taste and what you prefer. 

We ship Monday through Friday. Orders made Monday - Thursday by 12 PM Pacific standard time will ship out the next day. To ensure that you are receiving the freshest roast possible, any orders made after 12 PM Pacific standard time Thursday through Sunday will typically ship Mondays and sometimes Tuesdays based on availability of the most current roast.