Guatemalan Selva Bella
Delicately sweet, hints of floral and fruit, distinctly Guatemalan.
Selva Bella (beautiful rainforest)
Roast: Medium
Origin: Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Co-op / Association: ASOBAGRI Association
Altitude: 5900 ft (1800 m)
Tasting Notes: full-bodied & smooth | delicate floral & honey | clean finish
Our Selva Bella Medium roast offers the best opportunity to taste the origin characteristics of the Huehuetenango bean, preserving the regional hints of floral and fruit while introducing a delicate sweetness to the cup.
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Origin Story
The central highlands of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, are known for producing some of the finest coffees in Central America. Coffee can be cultivated up to 6,500 feet altitude. The high elevation and chalky soil results in a slow maturation process, infusing the coffee bean with more complex sugars that yield deeper, more varied flavors. Since being introduced to Guatemala in the 1700’s, coffee has been part of life, from being a bartering item for trade early on to becoming part of regular meals in modern day. For those living in Huehuetenango today, coffee is raising quality of life through programs designed to empower women (many of whom are heads of their households) and educate young adults about entrepreneurship and coffee farming.