Ave de Paraiso, Spanish for bird of paradise, is a fully washed regional coffee from smallholder farms across El Progreso, Jalapa and Palencia in Guatemala's central highlands. It is a classic Guatemalan cup done well: rich chocolate and caramel, a touch of orange and light fruit, delicate florals and a pleasant, well-integrated acidity over a full body. It holds together beautifully as it cools, finishing sweet and balanced.
Cupping Notes:
- Flavor: Dark and milk chocolate with caramel, a touch of orange and light fruit, and a subtle tea-like, floral finish.
- Body: Full and smooth.
- Acidity: Bright and well integrated, lifting the citrus and floral notes.
- Aroma: Clean and lightly earthy, with sweet cocoa and a hint of fruit.
Origin: El Progreso, Jalapa and Palencia, Guatemala
Altitude: 1,200–1,900 meters (3,937–6,234 feet)
Varietal: Pacas, Sarchimor, Catuai
Process: Fully Washed
Key Points About Guatemala Ave de Paraiso:
- SHB EP: strictly hard bean, grown at high altitude for density, and hand sorted to European Preparation standards.
- A sweet, approachable, chocolate-forward Guatemala.
- Holds its balance from hot all the way to room temperature.