Guatemala Waykan — Filter

Hazelnut and chocolate up front, subtle roast sweetness, and a delicate fruitiness in the background — this Guatemala is the boldest of our filter roasts. Despite the darker roast level, it remains remarkably clean and aromatic.

The beans come from the Huehuetenango region in western Guatemala, one of Central America's most renowned coffee-growing areas. At 1,400 to 2,200 metres above sea level, coffee plants grow on volcanic soil — dry, cool winds from the Mexican lowlands protect them from frost and create a microclimate that produces particularly complex flavour profiles.

"Waykan" means "star that shines in the sky at night" in the Maya Q'qnjobal language spoken in the region. The lot is compiled from the harvests of many smallholder farmers — each coffee is individually cupped and scored. Only lots with the characteristic clean Huehuetenango profile make the selection.