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La Patrona Estate Single Origin Coffee Flavor Description, Brewing Suggestions, Estate Introduction, and Cultivation History Information

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional Barista Exchange Please follow Coffee Workshop (Official WeChat Account: cafe_style) Coffee was first truly introduced to Guatemala in 1750 by Jesuit priests, and German colonists developed the local coffee industry in the late 19th century. Today, most coffee production occurs in the southern part of the country. Guatemala has seven main coffee-producing regions: Antigua, Coban

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Coffee was first introduced to Guatemala in 1750 by Jesuit priests, and German colonists developed the local coffee industry in the late 19th century. Today, most coffee production takes place in the southern part of the country. Guatemala has seven main coffee-producing regions: Antigua, Coban, Atitlan, Huehuetenango, Fraijanes, Oriente, and San Marcos. Each region has different climate variations, so coffee beans from each producing area possess their own unique characteristics. However, in general, Guatemalan coffee presents a mild and mellow overall texture, with elegant aromas and a pleasant, warm acidity similar to fruit acids, making it truly the aristocrat of coffees.

Flavor Profile

Black tea, floral notes, rich caramel sensation

Fraijanes Plateau Region

Volcanic soil, high altitude, humid and rainy climate, and active volcanic activity have created the unique geographical conditions of the Fraijanes Plateau region. The Pacaya volcano within this area is the most active of Guatemala's three still-erupting volcanoes, often shrouding the Fraijanes Plateau in a thin layer of ash and providing abundant minerals to its soil. The coffee bean drying period coincides with the Fraijanes Plateau's season of ample sunshine. Although mornings are often cloudy and foggy, these quickly dissipate, ensuring excellent sun exposure conditions for the region.

Coffee cultivation at Finca Las Delicias in the Fraijanes Plateau began in 1920. The farm grows quite diverse varieties including Bourbon, Caturra, and Pacamara. Of the total 205-acre farm (where 1 acre = 4046.8 square meters), 173 acres are used for coffee cultivation, while the remaining 32 acres of native forest serve as a habitat for various local wildlife species. There are several natural springs on the farm that provide sufficient, high-quality irrigation for the coffee plantations during the dry season. They also serve as the power source for the coffee processing plant (for washed processing water).

Brewing Method

Hand-poured Guatemala Las Delicias. 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour with 30g of water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half before pouring again, slowly pour until reaching 225g total. Avoid the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Coffee Varieties

Bourbon coffee (French: Café Bourbon) is coffee produced from Arabica coffee trees of the Bourbon cultivar. Bourbon coffee was initially cultivated on Réunion Island, which was called Bourbon Island (Île Bourbon) before 1789. It was later occupied by France to connect with the African continent and Latin America, and is now one of the two most popular Arabica coffee production regions globally. Bourbon coffee is typically grown at altitudes of 3,500 to 6,500 feet (1,062-1,972 meters).

Caturra: A single-gene mutation of Bourbon, discovered in Brazil in the 1950s. It has stronger production capacity and disease resistance than Bourbon, with comparable flavor quality. Suitable for cultivation at 700-1,700 meters, it has strong altitude adaptability, though yields decrease relatively at higher altitudes.

Coffee Grading System

Currently, the grading systems for coffee bean-producing regions worldwide are not unified. Each coffee-producing country has its own grading system and grading names. Therefore, you might see the following terms on coffee packaging: "SHB," "AA+," "Supremo," "Extra-Fancy," "Peaberry/Small Cherry," etc. These are all coffee bean grading names. Sometimes roasted coffee beans sold on the market will indicate the grading of single-origin coffee. The more detailed the coffee grading information, usually the better the coffee quality. However, most commercial coffees do not display this information.

Product Information

Manufacturer: FrontStreet Coffee
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Front Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Ingredients: House-roasted
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste: Mellow and aromatic
Coffee Bean State: Roasted beans
Contains Sugar: Sugar-free
Origin: Guatemala
Coffee Type: Other
Roast Level: Medium roast