Guatemala: HHT SHB, Huehuetenango

Cultivated within the prominent western highlands of Guatemala bordering Mexico, this single-origin selection showcases the historical agricultural traditions of the ethnically diverse Huehuetenango department. The region benefits from dry, warm mountain winds that shield the crops from frost, encouraging optimal development conditions across localized high-altitude microclimates. Family smallholders hand-harvest the crop before utilizing a standard fully washed processing method to refine the seeds. Attaining a Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) classification verifies that the lot was grown between 1,500 and 1,700 meters above sea level, producing dense structural properties that facilitate highly predictable heat distribution throughout a roast cycle. The foundational lot consists entirely of traditional Arabica Bourbon, Caturra, and Pache varieties.