LA LEONA, Guatemala
LA LEONA, Guatemala

LA LEONA, Guatemala

Regular price £9.70
Sale price £9.70 Regular price £0.00
Lemon, Orange, Honey, Floral

Sourced from San Marcos, known as the warmest and wettest region in Guatemala, La Leona is a seasonal washed coffee that captures the distinct personality of this volcanic landscape. This release represents the united effort of 20 smallholder producers and celebrates the unique microclimate along with the tireless dedication of a collective focused on constantly refining their infrastructure and agricultural process.

Weight

Pickup currently unavailable at Coffee House

LA LEONA, Guatemala

200g / Whole bean

  • Coffee House

    Pickup currently unavailable

    20 Borough Parade
    Chippenham SN15 3WL
    United Kingdom

  • Roastery

    Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours

    Unit C11
    Bumpers Way
    Chippenham SN14 6LH
    United Kingdom

    +441249263437

What is score?

  • The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) is the global body that sets the standards for specialty coffee. Their scoring system, based on a 100-point scale, evaluates coffees based on various factors like aroma, flavour, acidity, body, aftertaste, sweetness and balance. Coffees scoring 80+ are considered specialty grade, with those scoring 86+ representing the top tier of quality and complexity.

What is single origin?

  • Single origin means the coffee comes from one specific region, farm, or cooperative, rather than a blend from multiple places. This allows you to experience the unique characteristics of that area’s climate, soil, and processing methods.

What are tasting notes?

  • Tasting notes describe the natural flavours found in the coffee, such as chocolate, citrus, or floral tones. These are not added flavours but arise from the bean’s variety, growing conditions, and roasting process.

What is the processing method?

  • This refers to how coffee beans are removed from the cherry after harvesting, which influences their final taste.
  • Free UK Royal Mail tracked 48 delivery on all orders over £25.
  • For orders under £25 delivery is charged at £2.95.
  • Coffees roasted to order. One business day before dispatch.
  • Worldwide delivery available, calculated at checkout.

COFFEE OVERVIEW

NOTES: Lemon, Orange, Honey, Floral
SCORE: 85.5
PRODUCER: La Leona Coop
ALTITUDE: 1,450 masl
VARIETAL: Bourbon, Caturra
PROCESSING: Washed

La Leona Coop

La Leona serves as the collective name for approximately 20 smallholder producers located in the San Marcos region. In this area, smaller growers often associate with cooperatives that operate their own wet mills, allowing the producers to deliver their cherries to a central location for consistent processing. This specific group is well known for their deep commitment to agronomy and improving their understanding of how their plantation processes directly affect the coffee. Over the years, they have worked tirelessly to strengthen their infrastructure and elevate the overall quality of their harvest.

Washed Processing

The washed process involves removing the outer skin and fruit from the coffee cherries before fermentation. After the cherries are depulped, the beans are fermented for 8 to 72 hours, depending on the conditions, to remove the remaining mucilage. The beans are then washed in fresh water and dried to the desired moisture content. This method enhances the coffee's clean, bright flavour and clarity.

The washed process involves removing the outer skin and fruit from the coffee cherries before fermentation. After the cherries are depulped, the beans are fermented for 8 to 72 hours, depending on the conditions, to remove the remaining mucilage. The beans are then washed in fresh water and dried to the desired moisture content. This method enhances the coffee's clean, bright flavour and clarity.