Durango Coffee Company
Guatemala Retiro del Quisaya Washed Process
| Roaster Location: | Durango, Colorado |
| Coffee Origin: | San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango Department, Guatemala |
| Roast Level: | Medium-Light |
| Agtron: | 57/79 |
| Est. Price: | $19.95/12 ounces |
| Review Date: | April 2025 |
| Aroma: | 9 |
| Acidity/Structure: | 9 |
| Body: | 9 |
| Flavor: | 9 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Rich-toned, deeply sweet, complex. Black cherry, nutmeg, dark chocolate, amber narcissus in aroma and cup. Bright, malic acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of dark chocolate and nutmeg.
Notes
Produced by Juan Luis Barrios Ortega of Finca Retiro del Quisaya from trees of the Bourbon, Typica and Pache varieties of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (skin and fruit pulp removed before washing). Located in southwestern Colorado, Durango Coffee lays claim to a rich coffee history that dates to 1986. Its motto is “Tough Town, Great Coffee.” Visit www.durangocoffee.com or call 800-748-2275 for more information.
Bottom Line
An exceptional washed Guatemala cup with balanced acidity, rich sweetness, a plush mouthfeel and throughlines of warm spices and stone fruit.
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