Guatemala Huehuetenango – Rio Ocho Dark Roast

$14.99

12oz, 5lb

12oz 5lb

Whole Bean, Ground

Whole Bean Ground

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Guatemala Huehuetenango – Rio Ocho Dark Roast

A bright and flavorful Guatemalan dark roast from the legendary Huehuetenango region. Expect citrus acidity, honey-like sweetness, balanced body, and a nutty chocolate finish. Grown at 1,800–2,000 MASL and harvested by 46 small producers—over half of them women.

A vibrant, high-altitude Guatemalan coffee with an incredible story.

Brilla Coffee’s Guatemala Huehuetenango – Rio Ocho comes from the Sierra de Los Cuchumatanes mountains, one of the most renowned coffee regions in Central America. Grown at 1,800–2,000 MASL in volcanic, clay-rich soil, this coffee develops a lively, bright cup profile with citrus notes, honey-like sweetness, a balanced body, and a nutty chocolate finish.

What makes this coffee truly special is the community behind it: 46 small producers—more than half of them women—who cultivate and process their coffee using traditional, sustainable methods passed down through generations.

🌱 Origin & Process

Country: Guatemala
Region: Huehuetenango – Rio Ocho
Altitude: 1,800–2,000 MASL
Roast Level: Dark Roast
Process: Traditional wet mill fermentation, sun-dried
Soil: Mountainous volcanic & clay-rich soil

Each producer wet-processes their coffee at their own parcel before drying it at home—an unusually hands-on method that results in exceptional clarity and sweetness in the cup.

☕ Cupping Notes & Flavor Profile

Bright citrus opening
Honey-like sweetness in the mid-palate
Balanced body
Clean finish
Nutty, chocolate aftertaste

A beautifully structured coffee for customers who love bright yet smooth Central American cups.

❤️ Why This Coffee Is Special

Cultivated by 46 small producers, with over half being women
Grown at extreme elevations of up to 2,000 MASL
Traditional wet fermentation & sun drying for exceptional cup clarity
Unique farm-to-home processing: beans are depulped on-site and dried at the producer’s home
Pulp is repurposed as organic fertilizer
Grown using organic methods (though certification is currently cost-restricted)
Clean, sweet, aromatic profile with a balance of citrus and chocolate

This coffee is a perfect representation of Huehuetenango’s legendary flavor and craftsmanship.

🔧 Brewing Recommendations

Pour-Over (V60, Chemex)

Ratio: 1:15
Grind: Medium-fine
Best method to bring out citrus & honey sweetness

Drip / Coffee Maker

Ratio: 1–2 tbsp per 6oz water
Highlights balance & chocolate notes

French Press

Ratio: 1:14
Grind: Coarse
Produces a sweeter, heavier cup with more body

Cold Brew

Ratio: 1:8 concentrate
Surprisingly refreshing with citrus + chocolate profile

🎁 Perfect For

Fans of bright, sweet coffees
Pour-over lovers
Customers who want a clean, complex cup
Gifts for specialty coffee enthusiasts
Those who enjoy citrus-to-chocolate transitions

📦 Product Options

(Adjust based on your actual offerings)

Whole Bean or Ground
12oz / 5lb bags

Freshly roasted in small batches by Brilla Coffee.

Why Customers Choose Our Guatemala Huehuetenango

High-altitude beans (1,800–2,000 MASL)
Citrus + honey sweetness with a chocolatey finish
Grown by 46 small producers (majority women-led)
Traditional fermentation & sun drying
Volcanic, mineral-rich soil creates bright complexity
Sustainable on-farm processing
Freshly roasted by Brilla Coffee