This coffee is a single-origin offering from the ASOPCE cooperative located in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala. It is a washed coffee produced by smallholder farmers who utilize individual micro-mills for processing. The roast is medium-dark, resulting in a balanced cup with low acidity and a medium body. The flavor profile features notes of chocolate wafer cookie, roasted cashew, and ripe black plum, finishing with a smooth chocolate milk character.
Founded in 1983 by Mike McLaughlin, a Richmond schoolteacher, alongside Pete and Bob McLaughlin, this family owned roaster began with a repurposed peanut roaster holding just 10 pounds per batch. Based in Emeryville, California, McLaughlin has evolved into a multigenerational operation with Mike's son Mark rejoining the family business after a career in Silicon Valley tech. The company sources and roasts premium coffee beans with the same precision and care it has maintained since its founding, blending traditional values with modern specialty coffee standards.
