Lemon, Almond, Peach and Toffee
 
Experience the Guatemalan Jabiru RFA from Proper Roast — a vibrant, ethically sourced coffee with notes of lemon, almond, peach, and toffee. Roasted in Lancashire, it offers a smooth, balanced flavor that suits both coffee enthusiasts and everyday drinkers. Rainforest Alliance certified and crafted with care, it’s the perfect way to elevate your daily brew.
 
Roast - Medium
Process - Washed
Plant Species - Arabica
Variety - Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Pache
Altitude - 1500m - 1800m
 
Origin - Guatemala 
Huehuetenango is both a large department (or state) and the eponymous capital city of that same department. While coffee isn’t grown in the city of Huehuetenango, it is abundant in the high altitude mountains to the west and north of the city. Producers are predominantly smallholders with around 1 hectare of land. This high altitude region has some of the best coffees in Huehuetenango. The generally north facing aspect of the mountains means the sun takes its time reaching the small plots where the coffee is grown. While there is some Catimor planted in the region, the common varietals are more traditional and conducive to a high quality cup, such as Bourbons, Caturras and Paches.
 
Process - Washed
This coffee is fully processed by smallholder farmers. Cherries are harvested ripe and then de-pulped usually by either manual or small-motored pulpers. This is then left to ferment overnight until the coffee’s remaining mucilage has broken down. Washing is then carried out, usually in specialised channels.
The washed parchment is always sun dried as the small holders don’t have access to mechanical driers. The drying takes advantage of every bit of flat, full sun space that can be found, which is limited in Huehuetenango due to the mountainous and shaded terroir. This means the coffee is dried on roof tops, small patios and on tarps. It must be turned to ensure even drying and avoid over-fermentation or mold. Once the drying is complete the coffee is delivered to our Union Cantinil buying station for quality control and consolidation.
 
Grind Information
While we always recommend grinding your coffee fresh at home to achieve the perfect grind size for your specific brewing equipment, we understand this isn’t always practical. That’s why we offer a range of grind options aimed at delivering the best possible results across a variety of machines and brewing methods. However, due to the wide range of equipment available, we can’t guarantee that our pre-ground options will be perfectly matched to every individual setup.