This single-origin coffee is sourced from the Antigua Valley in the Sacatepéquez department of Guatemala, grown at an elevation of 1,500 to 1,650 meters. Produced by Luis Pedro Zelaya, this washed coffee features a blend of Bourbon, Dwarf Bourbon, Red Caturra, Yellow Caturra, and Catimor hybrid varieties. The cup offers a smooth, creamy body with flavor notes of brown sugar, almond, and butterscotch, complemented by a rounded citrus acidity.
Origin
Antigua Valley (Guatemala)
Flavor Notes
Brown Sugar, Almond, Citrus Fruit, Butterscotch
Roast Level
Medium
Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaBourbón, Dwarf Bourbon, Red Caturra, Yellow Caturra, Catimor
Jonathan Meadows and Nathan Shelton founded Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co. in 2009 in Dallas, both having come up through the local specialty scene at White Rock Coffee and Pearl Cup Coffee. Meadows was the first Dallas barista to reach the national stage of the U.S. Barista Championship. The roastery and cafe have operated since 2011 inside Goodfriend Package at 1155 Peavy Road in East Dallas. Cultivar maintains long term direct trade relationships with farmers, many exceeding six years, and pays producers 40 to 60 percent above commodity market value. A mobile espresso cart catering service covers weddings, corporate events, and private functions throughout the Dallas Fort Worth area.
