This coffee is a single-origin release from the Joyabaj Wet Mill in Guatemala. It is a honey-processed coffee that offers a bright balance of acidity and sweetness. The flavor profile features tart stone fruit brightness, with notes of yellow nectarine and lemon hard candy. The finish is smooth and creamy, characterized by tropical notes of pineapple whip. This coffee is roasted to a medium-light level.
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.
