Peak Ripeness: The Secret of Santa Rosa

Produced in the prestigious highlands of Santa Rosa, Guatemala El Boquerón is a showcase of patience, precision and terroir. The 250 smallholder farmers behind this lot follow a rare discipline: they only harvest between December and February, ensuring every Caturra cherry is picked at absolute peak ripeness. This results in exceptional sugar concentration and flavour purity rarely achieved in standard harvests.

This is specialty espresso coffee built for clarity, sweetness and fruit‑forward intensity.

Espresso Flavour Profile: Tropical Fruit, Cherry & Strawberry

A long‑time favourite in our lineup, El Boquerón is a masterclass in natural processing. Roasted to a Medium level for espresso, it balances explosive fruit clarity with a deep, syrupy body.

• Palate: Mind‑blowing tropical fruit and ripe cherry
• Sweetness: Jammy strawberry that dominates the cup
• Body: Full, syrupy and heavy — perfect in milk
• Character: A vibrant “fruit‑bomb” espresso with exceptional clarity thanks to high‑altitude terroir and meticulous drying

The Natural Process: Sun‑Drenched Sweetness

While Guatemala is traditionally known for washed coffees, El Boquerón thrives as a Natural.

• Hand‑Sorted Precision: Only the deepest red cherries are selected
• Slow Drying: Sun‑dried with the fruit intact for maximum sugar absorption
• High‑Altitude Terroir: At 1900 MASL, cool nights and volcanic soil create refined acidity and dense sweetness

Single Origin Details

• Origin: Guatemala
• Region: Santa Rosa
• Farm: El Boqueron (Smallholder Collective)
• Varietal: Caturra
• Altitude: 1900 MASL
• Processing Method: Natural
• Roast Level: Medium (Optimized for Specialty Espresso)

Precision Brew Guide: Dialling in the Tropical Sweetness

To capture the cherry and strawberry intensity of this specialty espresso coffee, start with:

• Dose: 23g
• Yield: 45ml
• Time: 27–31 seconds

Roaster’s Tip: Because this coffee is harvested at peak ripeness, it is naturally sweet.

• For tropical fruit acidity, aim for a 27‑second extraction.
• For a heavier strawberry‑jam profile (especially in milk), push closer to 31 seconds.

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