Guatemalan Lake Atitlan Tzanchaj Coffee
Flavor Notes:
Big, Balanced taste with complex chocolate and berry notes.
The group we buy from is called AAPOSA. With approximately 140 farmers, they are one of the smaller growing groups in the Santiago Atitlan area. Their commitment to organic is complete. When Roya (a coffee fungus) plagued coffee throughout Central America, many farms were forced to spray fungicides and lose their organic certification. To combat the rust, AAPOSA pruned their shade trees to allow the proper balance of sun and shade and greatly reduce the Roya. Click here for Travelogue
$13.45 – $67.25
JIM's notes...
Guatemala holds a particular place in my heart because of the work we have done there with our partner Child Aid to the school in Tzanchaj- just down the slopes from where our coffee is grown. I've been there three times, the last time with my oldest daughter. I like to describe this coffee as black forest cake. Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, cherry. Our ‘full city’ roast highlights these tastes.
A viewer from Tampa FL – :
Excellent taste! I enjoy darker roasts, but this one was perfect for medium roasted coffee. Reminded me of the smoothness of Colombian roasted coffees with little bite.
Brian – :
I brewed this coffee using a coarse grind and a pour over brewing method. The best way I can describe it is like this… It is very much the perfect everyday coffee. Very smooth, nothing overwhelming, but very nice taste and balance. I could drink it anytime and be satisfied.
Shannon Staples (verified owner) – :
I am a coffee junky. My day isn’t complete unless I have enjoyed a truly good cup of coffee. I worked for Starbucks when I was younger and loved their obsession and appreciation of coffee. I am not a Dunkin Donuts fan at all. Their coffee tastes like dish water. I stumbled upon this particular coffee by Jim’s while dining at The Farmer’s Daughter in Easton. For me, it was one of the best cups of coffee I have ever had. It has such a smoothness to it yet also bursts with flavor. I know it sounds absurd but you can actually taste the time and love put into it. It’s a fantastic single origin coffee. I immediately ordered it online and had my first French pressed cup of it this morning, I am a happy camper! I look forward to trying other coffees by Jim’s.