Guatemala Los Laureles Estate - Light-Medium Roast

Los Laureles Estate

This Guatemala comes from the high-altitude region of Huehuetenango, one of the country’s most respected coffee-growing areas. Grown slowly in cool mountain conditions and washed for clarity, this coffee offers a beautifully balanced cup with depth, sweetness, and structure.

Origin

Region: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Altitude: 1,300–2,000 MASL
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB EP
Varietals: Catimor, Pache, Caturra, Bourbon

In the Cup

Expect notes of lemon and cherry layered with milk chocolate sweetness. A creamy body and balanced acidity create a smooth, lingering finish that feels both vibrant and comforting.

I love this coffee as a pour-over (I cheat and usually use a Fellow Aiden, but I also love a good V60!). 

Brewing Recommendations:

Pour Over (V60):
1 g : 17 g ratio, water at 94–95 °C
Bloom 30 s, total brew ~2:30–3:00

AeroPress:
1 g : 16, water at 93–94 °C
Inverted, 2:00 steep, gentle plunge

Optional – Espresso (bright):
18 g in → 40 g out in ~25–28 s
Water ~93 °C