Blind Assessment

Richly nut-toned floral. Pistachio, honeysuckle, red apple, cedar, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Bright, sparkling acidity; satiny mouthfeel. Pistachio and honeysuckle carry the resonant finish, with hints of pink grapefruit zest underneath.

Notes

Produced by Andres Fahsen of Finca Retana entirely of the Maracaturra variety of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried). El Gran Cafe is a coffee shop located in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala whose mission is to roast and serve organic-certified coffees produced at its own Finca La Esperanza and Finca El Pintado just outside of town. Featured in El Gran Cafe’s lineup are also coffees from friends and neighbors in the region, along with award-winning and exceptional coffees from other regions of Guatemala. Visit El Gran Cafe’s website for more information.

Bottom Line

A deeply floral, richly chocolaty Guatemala cup complicated by sweet nut and resonant aromatic wood notes.

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