America Coffee Co. Guatemala Antigua Coffee
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America Coffee Co. Guatemala Antigua Coffee is a medium roast from smallholder farmers in Antigua. Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica grown at 1,200–1,616 meters are fully washed and sun-dried. The listed profile combines dark chocolate, bright fruit, and butterscotch for a cup with sweetness and lively contrast.
Coffee profile
| Origin | Antigua, Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Producers | Smallholder farmers |
| Cultivars | Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Typica |
| Elevation | 1,200–1,616 meters |
| Grade | SHB |
| Process | Fully washed; sun-dried |
| Roast | Medium |
| Notes | Dark chocolate, bright fruit, butterscotch |
Origin, process, and roast
SHB means strictly hard bean, a green-coffee grading term associated with higher-grown coffee; it is not a roast level or cup score. Volcanic-loam soil and the Antigua region are documented, while a named farm, washing station, fermentation duration, and harvest are not. Washed processing can support clarity, but the balance among fruit, chocolate, and butterscotch also depends on roast development, water chemistry, grind distribution, and extraction.
Brewing guidance
Use 20 grams of coffee with about 320 grams of water for a first pour-over. Aim for an even bed and repeatable drawdown. If bright fruit becomes sour and the finish is brief, grind slightly finer. If chocolate turns bitter or the cup dries, coarsen the grind. For espresso, start near 18 grams in and 38 grams out. Medium roast offers useful solubility, but allow adequate degassing before settling on a final grinder setting.
How to evaluate the cup
Taste the cup hot for structure and warm for clearer fruit and butterscotch impressions. A useful evaluation separates pleasant acidity from under-extracted sharpness. Compare body, sweetness, clarity, and finish while keeping water and dose fixed. The four cultivars are verified components, but the record does not support assigning one tasting note to one cultivar. Seasonal variation is normal, so the present package and brewed lot remain more authoritative than a generic Antigua expectation.
Who this coffee suits
This page is the straightforward Antigua option in the batch, separate from the bourbon-barrel-aged Guatemala listing. Choose it when you want the washed regional coffee without the additional barrel treatment. The medium roast and chocolate-fruit-butterscotch description make it adaptable to filter or espresso, but the grinder setting will differ by method. If comparing the two Guatemala products, use the same water and dose and let both cups cool. That approach reveals whether the barrel process or the underlying roast is responsible for the most obvious difference.
Format, freshness, and storage
Whole bean is preferred when switching among filter, immersion, and espresso. Ground coffee is convenient for a brewer that matches the supplied particle size. Choose 12 ounces for ordinary home turnover and 5 pounds for frequent brewing. Limit exposure to heat, light, oxygen, and humidity. Open only one bag at a time if purchasing multiple units.
Frequently asked questions
What does SHB mean?
SHB stands for strictly hard bean, a grading designation connected with higher-grown coffee density.
Is this from a single farm?
The source identifies smallholder farmers in Antigua but does not name one estate or cooperative.
Which cultivars are present?
Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica are listed; no proportions are supplied.
Are butterscotch and chocolate added?
No added flavors are documented. They are sensory notes supplied by the roaster.
Which brew method highlights the fruit?
Pour-over is a strong starting method. Control drawdown with grind and taste after the cup cools slightly.
Can I pull it as espresso?
Yes. Begin near a 1:2.1 ratio and adjust grind for even extraction before shortening the beverage yield.
Equipment and related coffee
Use a Turin DF64 Gen 2 grinder for whole-bean adjustments and a Turin Legato for espresso. Find more Guatemalan and washed coffees in the Specialty Coffee collection.
Ordering notes
Select the correct weight and preparation before checkout. This item ships from the roaster partner; coffee does not qualify for free shipping, returns, or cancellations. First-time buyers may find the 12-ounce whole-bean option the easiest format for testing both filter and espresso recipes.
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