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Guatemalan, La Concepción. Medium/Dark

Guatemalan, La Concepción. Medium/Dark

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Tasting Notes
  • Dark Chocolate
  • Molasses
  • Caramel
Process

Washed / Wet

Varietal

Centroamericano H3

Altitude

1525 - 1625

Type

Regular

Quantity
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What to Expect

This medium-dark roasted Guatemalan from La Concepción in the Acatenango Valley leans into proper cosy-cup territory. Dark chocolate, molasses, and caramel dominate — the kind of sweetness that feels earned, not sugary.

The Cup

Expect a syrupy, full body with a smooth, round mouthfeel. The acidity is low and gentle, staying well in the background to let the chocolate and caramel notes take centre stage. This is a clean, approachable cup with no funk or ferment character — the washed process and darker roast keep everything straightforward and comforting.

Who This Is For

Perfect for drinkers who want richness and sweetness without sharpness or complexity. If you like your coffee to feel like a warm blanket rather than a wake-up call, this delivers.

If you prefer bright, fruity, or tea-like coffees, this one will feel too heavy and muted.

Best for: Espresso lovers and anyone chasing chocolate-forward comfort in the cup.

How to Brew This Coffee

This roast shines as espresso — the darker development and syrupy body make for a forgiving, sweet shot with plenty of chocolate character. It's equally at home in a moka pot, where the fuller body and low acidity translate into a rich, bold brew. For a slower, more textured cup, try it in a French press to emphasise that molasses sweetness and round mouthfeel.

Guatemala

Guatemalan, La Concepción. Medium/Dark

We enhance these descriptions ourselves and check them by hand, but mistakes can happen. The roaster's own wording is shown below. If anything arrives not as described, contact us and we'll put it right.

Description from Roaster

A big bold and rich medium/dark roasted Guatemalan, brew with big flavours of dark chocolate, molasses and caramel. This medium-dark roast from La Concepción delivers proper cosy-cup sweetness with a smooth, syrupy finish — the kind of coffee that keeps you coming back for jus...

Ways to Brew

  • Espresso

    Espresso

    An intense, concentrated brewing method that forces hot water through finely-ground coffee under high pressure. This produces a small, powerful shot with rich crema, serving as the foundation for countless coffee drinks while delivering bold flavors and aromatic complexity.

  • Moka

    Moka

    The Moka brewing method uses a three-chambered, stove-top pot to create strong, concentrated coffee by forcing hot water through coffee grounds using steam pressure.

  • French Press

    French Press

    A French Press (or Cafetiere) is a simple, manual coffee maker that brews rich, full-bodied coffee by steeping coarse grounds in hot water, then separating them by pressing a mesh filter down with a plunger, allowing the coffee's natural oils and sediment to remain for a bolder flavour.

Bell's Beans

Bell’s Beans is a family-run speciality coffee roastery based in Surrey, founded by Chris after leaving a career in engineering to pursue his passion for coffee. What began as home-roasting experiments on a small Gene Cafe machine soon evolved into a micro-roastery built alongside his home, where he combines an engineering mindset with a deep curiosity for the science and variability of coffee roasting. Bell’s Beans focuses exclusively on speciality-grade coffees sourced through ethical importers and producers who support farmers and their communities, with a preference for quality and transparency over scale. Intentionally remaining small and independent, the roastery prioritises craftsmanship, seasonal coffees, and selective partnerships, reflecting a philosophy of modesty while consistently refining its pursuit of excellent coffee.

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