Guatemala
Guatemalan Monte Rosa
Guatemalan Monte Rosa
Washed / Wet
Caturra Red Catuai Geisha
1400 - 1700
Regular
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Roasted and dispatched by Monsoon Estates Coffee Company.
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What to Expect
This Guatemalan from the Nueva Granada Estate in San Marcos delivers the classic chocolate-forward character Guatemala is known for, with a smooth, approachable body. Grown between 1400 and 1700 metres, it's a reliable, balanced cup that won't surprise you, but won't disappoint either.
The Cup
Expect a medium body with a round, smooth mouthfeel that coats the palate without heaviness. The acidity is moderate and gentle, more of a background hum than a bright spark. This is a clean, straightforward coffee with chocolate and subtle nutty sweetness at the centre. No funk, no ferment character to navigate. Just honest, well-grown coffee that tastes like what it is.
Who This Is For
This suits drinkers who want consistency and comfort over complexity. If you're after a daily coffee that works across methods and doesn't demand fuss, Monte Rosa fits the bill.
If you're chasing floral highs or fruit-forward brightness, this won't deliver that. It's built for balance, not fireworks.
Best for: Everyday drinkers who prefer chocolate and smoothness over acidity and experimentation.
How to Brew This Coffee
The medium roast profile and balanced character make this versatile. A French Press will emphasise the smooth body and bring out the chocolate richness. Filter methods keep it clean and approachable for morning drinking. It'll also handle espresso well, offering a forgiving extraction with good sweetness and body.
Guatemala
Guatemalan Monte Rosa
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Description from Roaster
Grown in San Marcos on the Nueva Granada Estate at an altitude of 1400 to 1700 metres above sea level. Varieties are Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon and Geisha and it is a wet processed coffee. This is a high grown coffee. Coffees that are grown at a higher altitude and are considere...Description from Roaster
Grown in San Marcos on the Nueva Granada Estate at an altitude of 1400 to 1700 metres above sea level.
Varieties are Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon and Geisha and it is a wet processed coffee. This is a high grown coffee. Coffees that are grown at a higher altitude and are considered to be of a superior quality. The slower growth of higher altitude coffees produces a harder denser bean, that gives a more consistent flavour, rich, smooth and delicious. This is a Rainforest Alliance coffee.
This description comes from Monsoon Estates Coffee Company, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Monsoon Estates Coffee Company
Ways to Brew
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French Press
A collection of coffees matched to full-immersion brewing, where a metal filter lets body and oils come through in full. We've analysed each one for the weight and richness that suit the press, giving you bold, textured, deeply satisfying cups. If you like your coffee full-bodied, these beans are chosen for you. New to it? See our guide to French press brewing.
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Filter
Coffees curated for batch and pour-over filter brewing, assessed individually for the qualities this gentle, even extraction brings out. These are beans with the transparency and layered flavour that filter is loved for, chosen for their brightness and balance to deliver a clean, easy-drinking pot every time. For technique and ratios, read how to brew filter coffee.
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Espresso
Coffees hand-picked for espresso, chosen by analysing each one's roast, body and flavour rather than relying on the roaster's label. These are beans with the sweetness, depth and structure to pull a rich, balanced shot under pressure, from chocolatey blends to fruit-forward single origins. Every coffee here earned its place by how it actually performs in the basket. New to pulling shots? Read our espresso brewing basics.
Monsoon Estates Coffee Company
Monsoon Estates is a craft coffee roastery located near Stratford-upon-Avon, dedicated to hand-roasting small batches of speciality coffee in an ongoing pursuit of quality and discovery. With a focus on exploring new and interesting coffee origins from around the world, the team continually refines its understanding of sourcing and roasting to move ever closer to what they describe as the “perfect cup,” while acknowledging it as a journey rather than a destination. Alongside their roasting work, Monsoon Estates maintains a strong local presence, selling coffee at weekly markets in Stratford and Warwick and welcoming customers to their on-site coffee shop and tasting room. This relaxed space offers visitors the chance to slow down, sample different coffee origins, and enjoy a quiet, welcoming spot just outside the bustle of Stratford-upon-Avon, reflecting the roastery’s commitment to craft, community, and experience.
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