(15 Lbs) Guatemala Green Sprecialty Grade Gourmet Green Coffee - by Kafetos Coffee Co

HARD BEANS -Un-roasted Arabica coffee beans. Coffees grown at altitudes above 3,000 feet are described as "Hard Bean" or HB; above 4,500 feet is referred to as "Strictly Hard Bean" or SHB. The higher altitudes and lower temperatures produce a slower maturing fruit and a harder, less porous bean, and are thus more desirable. Terms like SHB, SHG, and the like can vary from region to region, and are used more pervasively in Guatemala coffee growing areas. Bethel farm, our coffee growing region is located in eastern Guatemala along the border with Honduras. An ideal climate and clay and metamorphic volcanic soils result in high quality coffee with a distinct acidity and good body. Nuevo Oriente coffee grows at elevations from 4,300 feet to 5,500 feet above sea level where the rainfall averages about 1,900 mm each year and temperatures range from 18 to 25 degrees Celsius (64 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit). The coffee cherry are harvested from December into March. Bethel Farm Owned by Kafetos Family Specialty Grade: 88-90 points Cupping Notes;Chocolate, Citrus, Floral, Caramel Elevation: 1000 to 2100 meters Varietals: Arabica Fully wash Hard Beans Milling Process: Wet Drying Process: Patio Recommended Roasting: Mediu Drying Process: Patio unroasted arabica coffee beans