{"product_id":"guatemala-huehuetenango-ra-kaffebonner","title":"Guatemala Huehuetenango – raw coffee beans","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGuatemala Huehuetenango – raw coffee beans for home roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to work on the roasting yourself, from green coffee bean to finished coffee, Guatemala Huehuetenango is an exciting raw coffee to experiment with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003eArabica SHB coffee from Huehuetenango in Guatemala\u003c\/strong\u003e, grown at an altitude of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,600–2,000 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e and sorted to \u003cstrong\u003eScreen 17\/18\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee is \u003cstrong\u003ewashed\u003c\/strong\u003e and has an SCA score of \u003cstrong\u003e82.5\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Brændeholm Risteri, we use this raw coffee ourselves for our roasted Guatemala Huehuetenango. In the medium-roasted version, we experience flavor notes of \u003cstrong\u003ered berries, apricot, and milk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a home roaster, you get the opportunity to work on how the balance between the coffee’s fruitiness, sweetness, and roast character should develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw coffee profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huehuetenango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arabica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHB Huehuetenango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1,600–2,000 meters above sea level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17\/18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest period:\u003c\/strong\u003e January–April\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSCA score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 82.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOur flavor notes after roasting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries, apricot, and milk chocolate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does SHB mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coffee is classified as \u003cstrong\u003eSHB – Strictly Hard Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term is used for dense coffee beans from high-altitude growing areas. This specific Guatemala Huehuetenango is grown at an altitude of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1,600–2,000 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's data sheet describes the SHB quality as known for dense and flavorful coffee beans. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the home roaster, the density of the bean means, among other things, that it is interesting to follow how the coffee reacts to heat and development time during roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWashed Guatemala coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuatemala Huehuetenango is \u003cstrong\u003ewashed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the washed processing method, the fruit flesh surrounding the coffee bean is removed as part of the process before the beans are dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you a raw coffee where you can work on the coffee's own character through the roasting process without being tied to one specific finished roast profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFlavor profile after roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw coffee beans are, of course, not ready for standard coffee brewing. The flavor profile is only developed through roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we roast this Guatemala Huehuetenango to a medium level ourselves, we especially experience:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed berries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApricot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red berries and apricot give the finished coffee a fruity side, while the milk chocolate adds roundness and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow your specific roast ends up tasting depends, among other things, on the roast profile you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExperiment with the roast level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the advantages of buying raw coffee beans is that you decide for yourself how far the roast should be developed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lighter profile can leave more room for the coffee's fresh and fruity sides, while further development during roasting typically shifts the taste experience toward more body and a more distinct roast character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interesting thing about home roasting is precisely making small changes from roast to roast and comparing the result in the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to better understand the differences between roast levels, you can read our \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/pages\/risteprofiler-hos-braendeholm-risteri?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eguide to light, medium, and dark roasted coffee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe same Guatemala coffee that we roast ourselves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the same Guatemala Huehuetenango that we use in our own coffee roastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives you the opportunity to both experiment with the raw coffee yourself and compare the result with our finished medium-roasted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee \u003cem\u003e\u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/products\/guatemala-huehuetenango-friskristet-kaffe?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eGuatemala Huehuetenango – medium roast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be an interesting way to learn more about roasting because you can experience how much the roast profile matters for the same raw coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaw coffee beans for home roasting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuatemala Huehuetenango is sold as \u003cstrong\u003eraw, green coffee beans\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be roasted before they can be ground and brewed like standard coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are therefore intended for you who:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAlready roast coffee at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWould like to start experimenting with home roasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWant to work with your own roast profiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWant to compare different origins and raw coffees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWant more control over the entire process from raw bean to finished cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also explore our other \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/collections\/gronne-kaffebonner?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eraw and green coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom green coffee bean to your own roast profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuatemala Huehuetenango gives you the opportunity to decide for yourself how the finished coffee should develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can keep the roast lighter and work with the fruity character or give the coffee more development and examine how sweetness, body, and roast character change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel free to note the time, temperature, and your own taste experiences from each roast. This way, it becomes easier to repeat a profile you are satisfied with and understand what your changes do to the coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is precisely this opportunity to \u003cstrong\u003eexperiment, compare, and adapt\u003c\/strong\u003e that makes raw coffee beans interesting for the home roaster.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"braendeholmristeri","offers":[{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":53961367945559,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 kg","offer_id":53961367978327,"sku":null,"price":310.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg","offer_id":53961368011095,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 kg in a burlap sack","offer_id":53961368043863,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0705\/4167\/files\/Screenshot-2024-08-20-202857-4_4f1cd288-3807-43a7-8d26-2e1361cb0c93.jpg?v=1751529309","url":"https:\/\/braendeholmristeri.dk\/en\/products\/guatemala-huehuetenango-ra-kaffebonner","provider":"Brændeholm Risteri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}