Guatemala, La Colmenita

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A chocolatey coffee with notes of plum and black tea.

We Taste: Chocolate, Plum, Black Tea
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Coffee Process

Process

Washed

Varietal

Caturra, Bourbon

Elevation

1,850 masl

This is a washed process coffee, meaning the fruit and mucilage is removed from the beans before it is placed into large vats of water to ferment for 24-48 hours. It is then removed from the water and rinsed before being laid out to dry in the sun.

PRODUCER

Francisco Cardona Martin

Region

San Pedro Necta, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Driving the steep switchbacks to Finca La Colmenita, or "The Beehive," offers stunning views of the valleys of San Pedro Necta. Located at 1850 to 2000 masl, this cloud-kissed farm was purchased by Francisco Cardona Martin in 2002, who aimed to produce top-quality coffee through innovative techniques and selective planting of Caturra and Bourbon varieties. Known affectionately as "Chico Cardona," Francisco invests nearly all profits back into the farm and is a beloved figure in the community, known for his kind and cheerful nature. His passion for bees adds another dimension to the farm, not only providing inspiration for the name La Colmenita, but also producing a delightful honey that provides a secondary income for the farm.

How to Brew

Grind

25 grams of coffee ground medium

Water

400 grams of 205*F water

Brew

Pour 50 grams of water to start. After 40 seconds, add 200g. At 1:30, pour all water. Finish at 2:30-3:00.

Dose

18 grams finely-ground coffee

Yield

36 grams of espresso

Brew

Pull shot for 30 seconds

FAQ

Can this item be returned?

For all non coffee or tea items, a full refund can be requested if the items are unused within 30 days of delivery. To start a refund, email us at info@methodicalcoffee.com and we'll get your taken care of.
What if my package is delayed?

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If your package is delayed, let us know and we'll track it down and escalate its delivery. If it's delayed more than 2 weeks past the shipment date, and your order includes coffee, we'll either refund your money or ship you fresh coffee at no cost.
Can my coffee be ground?

By you? Yes. By us, sadly, no. Currently, we can only ship whole-bean coffee.
When will my order ship?

Freshness is critical to fully enjoying coffee. We roast to order to ensure your coffee is at peak freshness when it arrives. We roast to order and ship Monday-Thursday. Orders are usually fulfilled the production day after they are placed (for example, orders placed on Monday will ship on Tuesday). Orders placed Thursday-Sunday will be fulfilled and shipped on Monday.