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Roast Level: Bright

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Inspired by the renowned SL-28 variety commonly grown in Kenya, he planted these seeds at La Maravilla to explore how they would adapt to its unique terroir. 

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Origin story

  • Country Guatemala
  • Direct Trade
La Maravilla, perched in the rugged mountains of Huehuetenango, lives up to its name, which means "marvel" in Spanish. This dream farm, founded by Mauricio Rosales and his father in 1997, began humbly with a sparsely planted remote plot 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 and excellence on the farm. Inspired by the renowned SL-28 variety commonly grown in Kenya, he planted these seeds at La Maravilla to explore how they would adapt to its unique terroir. The result is a vibrant, juicy cup that pays homage to its Kenyan origins.
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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

  1. 01.
    Boil Water 205 - 216 F
  2. 02.
    Weigh Coffee 1g of coffee per 18g of water
  3. 03.
    Drop In Filter Add filter to equipment
  4. 04.
    Grind Coffee Grind coffee and add to filter
  5. 05.
    Add Water Add water in stages
  6. 06.
    Remove Filter Enjoy your coffee!
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7oz of Guatemala SL-28
Guatemala SL-28