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Guatemala Kape'tenango SL-28 7oz
$25
This lot reflects Mauricio Rosales’s ongoing commitment to innovation at his farm, La Maravilla. He planted these Kenyan SL-28 seeds on a part of his farm known as Kape'tenango, to explore how they would adapt to its unique terroir. The result is a vibrant cup that pays homage to its Kenyan origins.
This lot reflects Mauricio Rosales’s ongoing commitment to innovation at his farm, La Maravilla. He planted these Kenyan SL-28 seeds on a part of his farm known as Kape'tenango, to explore how they would adapt to its unique terroir. The result is a vibrant cup that pays homage to its Kenyan origins.
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The details
Origin story
- Country Guatemala
- Producer Mauricio Rosales
- Elevation Range 1600-1800 m
- Region La Libertad, Huehuetenango
- Processing Method Washed
- Drying Method Raised Bed
- Harvest October - December 2025
- Direct Trade Partner Since 2003
La Maravilla, perched in the rugged mountains of Huehuetenango, lives up to its name, which means "marvel" in Spanish. The farm was established by Mauricio Rosales and his father in 1997. They began humbly with a sparsely planted remote plot of land accessible only by a narrow horse path. Over time, they carved out roads, built drying patios, and constructed a wet mill, transforming the land into a showcase for exceptional coffee. Through the years, Mauricio has carried on the dream of his father, earning La Maravilla international acclaim, including multiple wins in Guatemala's prestigious Cup of Excellence competition. This lot reflects Mauricio’s ongoing commitment to innovation on the farm. Inspired by the flavors of Kenya's renowned SL-28 variety, he planted these seeds on a part of his farm known as Kape'tenango to explore how they would adapt to its unique terroir. The result is a vibrant cup that pays homage to its Kenyan origins.
How To Brew
We recommend starting with a 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio, which provides an excellent total extraction level and maximizes flavor pulled out of the ground coffee. For our single origin coffees we recommend a pour over method either on a Chemex, V60 or Kalita Wave on a 5 or 6 grind setting if you are ordering from Intelligentsiacoffee.com.
Recommended Method Pour Over
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Boil Water 205 - 216 F
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Weigh Coffee 1g of coffee per 18g of water
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Drop In Filter Add filter to equipment
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Grind Coffee Grind coffee and add to filter
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Add Water Add water in stages
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Remove Filter Enjoy your coffee!
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