Guatemala Huehuetenango SHB EP RFA

Huehuetenango coffees are often prized for their clarity and lift, and this SHB EP regional blend leans right into that. Expect a clean cup with vivid acidity and a fruit-and-floral character that stays present even as you push the roast a little deeper.

SHB means Strictly Hard Bean, a grade linked to higher-altitude growing where coffee tends to mature more slowly and develop density. EP means European Preparation, which typically refers to extra cleaning and sorting for a more uniform green lot.

Huehuetenango is in western Guatemala and is one of the country’s best-known highland coffee areas. The combination of altitude and cooler nights can help build structure and brightness, which is why coffees from this area often feel lively rather than heavy.

This is a regional blend from Huehuetenango, made up from various producers in the area. Lots like this are built to capture a consistent “Huehue” profile rather than the fingerprint of one individual farm.

It’s fully washed. In Huehuetenango, many producers pulp and ferment on their own farms, then wash with clean water before drying, which supports a cleaner, more defined cup.

Parchment is commonly dried on raised beds (often stacked to save space) and sometimes on patios. That slower, careful drying approach helps keep the cup clean and helps preserve the brighter notes.

You’ll see a mix of classic Central American varieties here, including Bourbon, Catuaí, Caturra and Typica. Blends like this often bring a nice balance between sweetness, structure and aromatics.

The coffee is grown between 1,400 and 2,000 metres above sea level. Higher-grown coffees like this are usually denser, so they often benefit from steady heat application and enough development time to round out acidity without losing the fruit-and-floral lift.

Harvest typically runs from November through April, aligning with Guatemala’s main picking season.

Because it’s clean and bright with fruit-and-floral notes, it’s a natural fit for filter and batch brew. It can also work well as espresso if you like a livelier cup, especially with a medium roast that keeps the acidity vivid.

You can buy it as green coffee, or choose Roast For You if you want it roasted to a selected profile. Roast For You has a 6kg minimum green weight per single origin, and the minimum commercial order on this site is 50 kg.

Store green coffee in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and strong odours, ideally sealed in the original bag or a food-safe liner inside a lidded container. Roasted coffee is best kept at room temperature in an airtight bag or tin and used within a sensible time frame to keep aromatics fresh.