San Marcos
Sourced from ASOPCE, a smallholder farming association working across the remote mountain communities of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Grown using organic practices at elevations up to 2,050 meters, San Marcos is a perfectly balanced medium roast with remarkable clarity, caramel-forward sweetness, and bright citrus notes.
Tasting Profile
Origin Story
ASOPCE, Guatemala
Founded in 2015, ASOPCE (Association of Specialty Coffee Producers of Huehuetenango) was created to unify producers from Huehuetenango and neighboring San Marcos, connecting them to international markets at fair prices. Today, the association represents roughly 450 smallholder producers, most farming plots averaging 1.5 hectares between 1,400 and 2,050 meters. Each family manages their own wet milling and patio drying to exacting quality standards. The cooperative provides technical assistance, market access, and credit to support long-term livelihoods. Women represent approximately 30% of membership, owning and managing their own production units.
Brewing Guide
Grind
Medium, like table salt
Bloom
Pour 50g water, wait 40 seconds
First Pour
Steady spiral to 170g by 1:10
Final Pour
Bring to 280g by 1:50, let drain
Grind
Coarse, like sea salt
Add Water
Pour 340g water at 200°F
Steep
Wait 4 minutes undisturbed
Press & Serve
Gentle press, serve right away
Dose
18g in, medium-fine grind
Distribute
WDT tool, then level tamp
Extract
Target 38g out in 26-30 seconds
Taste
Sweet caramel with orange brightness
