Bread & Butter Guatemala Huehuetenango Coffee
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Bread & Butter’s Guatemalan coffee comes from Huehuetenango and uses washed processing. The roaster describes sweet and savory flavors, tangy acidity, grapefruit and coffee-cherry notes, recommending it for drip and iced-coffee preparation.
Coffee profile
| Origin | Huehuetenango, Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Process | Washed |
| Elevation | 1,600–1,800 meters |
| Tasting notes | Grapefruit, coffee cherry, sweet and savory |
| Options | Whole bean or ground; 12 oz or 5 lb |
Keep the fruit character in balance
Use the grapefruit note as a reference for flavor, not a reason to accept a thin or sharply sour brew. For iced coffee, plan for the water contributed by melting ice so the cup keeps its intended strength. Whole beans are helpful when switching between hot filter brewing and a coarser cold-brew preparation.
Brewing and storage
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A measured starting recipe
For a filter-brew starting point, measure 20 g coffee and 320 g water, a 1:16 brew ratio by mass. Use a grind appropriate for your filter and keep the bed evenly saturated. If the cup is balanced but weak, increase the coffee dose slightly; if it is sour or dry, adjust extraction through grind size before changing several variables at once.
More preparation and product questions
Where does this coffee come from?
Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
Which processing method is documented?
Washed.
What cup or flavor profile is described?
Grapefruit, coffee cherry, sweet and savory.
How do I adjust strength without losing balance?
Change the coffee-to-water ratio when the flavor is balanced but the cup is too weak or concentrated. Use grind adjustments when the problem is extraction, keeping dose and water quantity constant for comparison.
Should I judge the coffee only while piping hot?
Taste again as the cup cools toward a comfortable drinking temperature. Sweetness, acidity, body and finish may become easier to distinguish before you decide how to adjust the next brew.
How should I store the coffee?
Keep it sealed away from heat, light and moisture. Grind whole beans shortly before brewing; keep ground coffee tightly closed between uses to limit exposure to air.
Green Coffee and Roasted Coffee does not qualify for free shipping. Shipping costs are set by our roaster partners. Coffee orders are shipped directly from the roaster partner.
