Introduction to the Origin, Development, History, and Culture of Guatemala New Oriental Cadiellas Estate Wine-like Natural Process Pacas

Guatemala Coffee Overview

Guatemala is a country with numerous volcanoes, and coffee grown in volcanic soil yields rich, specialty-grade beans. Guatemala has a high average altitude, which means coffee trees grow in environments with significant temperature swings between day and night. That harsh, wide diurnal range lets coffee cherries mature longer and more slowly on the tree, producing hard beans with more complete and complex flavors.

Characteristics

Rich wet aroma, excellent balance, high sweetness and an elegant, smooth mouthfeel.

Premium Estate Origin

This new batch of coffee beans comes from the Cardillas Estate, a top-tier plantation in Guatemala's New Oriente region.

Wine-Aroma Natural Processing Flavor Profile

Pineapple, cantaloupe, dried apricot, candied lemon peel, Bordeaux wine, green tea with cinnamon spice, overall rich in sweet flavors with a full-bodied smoky plum aroma.

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: In-house roasted
Shelf life: 30 days
Net weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Flavor profile: Medium
Coffee bean state: Roasted beans
Sugar content: Sugar-free
Origin: Guatemala
Coffee type: Other
Roast level: Medium roast

Guatemala Plan del Guayabo Estate

Country: Guatemala
Region: New Oriente
Estate: Cardillas Estate
Grade: SHB
Processing: Wine-aroma natural processing
Variety: Pacas
Altitude: 1675 meters
Flavor: Passion fruit, strawberry sandwich cookies, blueberry

New Oriente Region

Rich volcanic soil, low humidity, abundant sunshine and cool nights characterize this region. The valley is surrounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. Volcanic ash from their eruptions has enriched the soil of the Antigua region with minerals. Volcanic pumice helps retain moisture, overcoming the low rainfall of the Antigua region, while dense tree shade protects against occasional frost damage.

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

If you enjoy the wine-like, fruit-dense character of a natural process, FrontStreet Coffee's Colombia Strawberry is a compelling next step. It uses a double anaerobic natural process: the whole cherries first ferment anaerobically, then dry on raised beds until moisture content is right. Roasted medium-light, it shows intense tropical fruit aroma with passion fruit, apricot, dried fruit and grape in the cup, plus an almond note on the finish, and it works well as pour-over, cold brew, drip bag or moka pot.

For a cleaner natural, try FrontStreet Coffee's Flower Queen from Guji, Sidama. Ripe cherries are sun-dried on raised beds for 21 days and hand-sorted for defects, then roasted medium-light, giving a light fermented wine note, florals, citrus and mango, with honey sweetness, cocoa and a touch of spice over a thick body.

Both are naturals, so keep the water moderate, around 88-91°C, and pour slowly, matching the gentle approach a wine-aroma natural needs to show its fermented fruit without turning harsh.