Guatemala — Santa Irene Catuaí

Origin

• 🇬🇹 Guatemala

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean

Guatemala — Santa Irene CatuaíCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America. Catuaí is a cornerstone varietal of contemporary coffee production, prized for its resilience as much as its quality. While often associated with dependable everyday coffees, lots like this show just how expressive the varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. can be when grown in exceptional conditions. A classic washed processWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. brings clarity and structure to the cup, revealing vibrant citrus, rounded sweetness and a lingering, syrupy finish.