【Monthly Pick】Single Origin - Guatemala-huehuetenango drip bag coffee

☕ Flavor Profile | Is This Drip Bag for You?

This washed Guatemala drip bag is presented in a Medium-Light Roast, featuring a clean, fruity sweetness with a tea-like finish: it is not an explosive tropical fruit bomb, but rather more like the mellow sweetness of apple jam, brightened by orange peel acidity, and finishing with the clean fragrance of black tea.

• Clear Sweetness: Mellow apple jam-like sweetness; smooth and never cloying.
• Bright but Balanced Acidity: Orange peel-style acidity enhances the profile without being sharp.
• Tea-like Finish: Delicate Darjeeling black tea fragrance with a crisp, clean aftertaste.

📊 Flavor Indicators (Subjective Tasting)

Flavor Layers (Front / Body / Finish)

• Front (Head): Bright orange peel aroma and acidity; a clean opening.
• Middle (Body): Smooth apple jam sweetness; the core of the flavor and mouthfeel.
• Finish: Delicate Darjeeling tea fragrance; clean and refreshing.

💧 Drip Bag Brewing Guide

Since these drip bags use deoxygenated packaging for freshness, the coffee grounds are more compact, which often results in a slower flow rate compared to standard drip bags. We recommend using small water pulses and multi-stage pouring to ensure even extraction, highlighting the clean sweetness and tea-like notes.

• Suggested Water Temp: 91°C–93°C (Try 90°C–91°C for more sweetness)
• Total Water Volume: 150–180ml (150–165ml for more strength; 170–180ml for more clarity)
• Pouring Rhythm: 3–4 pulses. A slower flow is normal; avoid pouring too much at once to prevent overflow or over-steeping.

Recommended Method (Versatile Brew for Consistent Flavor):

1. Bloom (25–30 sec): Pour 30–40ml of water to let the grounds expand evenly.
2. 1st Pour: Slowly pour water until you reach 90–110ml.
3. 2nd Pour: Wait for the water level to drop, then pour until you reach 150–180ml (depending on your preference).
4. If flow is very slow: Break the final pour into smaller pulses to avoid bitterness from over-steeping.

Quick Adjustments:

• For more sweetness & body: 150–165ml + Water Temp 90–91°C → Concentrated sweetness and smoother mouthfeel.
• For more clarity & tea-like finish: 170–180ml + Water Temp 92–93°C → Cleaner layers and a crisper finish.
• If it tastes astringent: Reduce total water volume or split the final pour into two smaller pulses to avoid over-extraction.

Drip Bag Key Reminder: Deoxygenated freshness packaging makes the coffee grounds more compact, so a slower flow is normal. Using "small water pulses" is the secret to unlocking the clean apple sweetness and black tea finish.

Additional Notes

The flavor descriptions on this page are based on subjective tasting experiences. Actual results may vary depending on water quality, cup size, pouring rhythm, and personal preference.