Guatemala San Martin Jilotepeque

San Martin is a growing region South of Antigua that not a lot of coffee comes out of. The village of Jilotepeque grew this one and sent it to Antigua to be processed and sold. 

The taste profile is similar to what you expect out of Guatemala. Very chocolatey with a silky smooth mouthfeel and a little bit of nuttiness. Light roasts have some brown sugar notes instead of chocolate with a little bit of citrus and herbal; while a medium roast is a more rounded milk chocolate. The body is light, and it barely stands alone because of this. I love it in espresso, cold brew, and for adding chocolate notes to a coffee blend; but when I drink it as straight black coffee I find it disappointing because of the thin mouthfeel. 

USA Arrival Aug 2024