Guatemala Organic San Martin MEDIUM Roast

  • Almond, Apple Blossom, Honey Graham
  • Medium Body, Low Acidity
We are very pleased to add this origin to our (very slim) lineup of medium roast coffees!  Not every origin is suited to a medium roast, but our roasting team has brought their “A” game by maximizing the medium profile on one of our staple origins.
Region: San Martin Jilotepeque
Elevation: 4,000 – 6,000 ft
Varietals: Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Pache
Process: Washed

In March of2024, Mocha Joe’s sent then-Sales Manager & Green Coffee Buyer Bill to Guatemala in search of a great new coffee for the 2024-25 season. Bill traveled around the country, met farmers, learned about their challenges and successes, and tasted some GREAT coffee. He came back with a classic smooth and chocolatey organic Guatemala coffee from San Martin Jilotepeque, a small coffee growing region nestled in the mountains north of Guatemala City. We tasted rich chocolate and nutty notes when dark roasted.

The small family farms from San Martin Jilotepeque organized under the Asproguate farmer’s association in 2014. Ninety-five percent of members are organic certified so Asproguate holds monthly workshops in organic fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides so producers can make these essential products on their own farms. The farmers showed Bill how they make a fresh garlic infused organic pesticide that protects the coffee and the environment.

They also train on other agricultural practices like erosion mitigation and shade cover plus social program for women and children in the area. Fifty-five percent of producer members are women.

The coffee is sent to Dinamica Coffee in Guatemala City to be processed and sorted. State of the art mechanical sorters sift out defects and sort by size for an incredibly clean bean that you can taste in the cup.

Kenya Rita AB

  • Notes of Cinnamon, Cranberry, and Chamomile
  • Medium body, medium acidity

Sourced From: Nyeri & Kirinyaga Counties, Kenya

Elevation: 1700-1900 meters

Process: Fully Washed, Patio Drying

Varieties: SL 28, SL 34 Ruiru 11

We’re excited to have a coffee from Kenya back on the menu!  Sourced from two counties bordering the ancient volcano of Mt Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak and just a few miles south of the Equator, this coffee leads with warming notes of cinnamon and a pleasant aroma of chamomile, followed by sweet and tart flavors of cranberry and citrus.  Smooth, pleasant, with a lingering silkiness that will start your day with a satisfied smile! 

 

Decaf Light Ethiopia Natural Swiss Water Light Roast

  • Raspberry Tea, Bright, Clean Finish
  • Full Body, High Acidity
Producer: Worku Buche
Region: Oromia
Elevation: 5700-6400 ft
Process: Swiss Water Process, Natural

“This might be the best decaf I’ve ever tasted,” said one of our roasters as we cupped this coffee. High praise, but we think it lives up to it!  The flavor is so bright and sunny, you may not even miss the caffeine.

Swiss Water Process is a chemical free process. The green coffee is pre-soaked in pure, hot water to create a solution, which is passed through activated charcoal filters that extract the caffeine without extracting the coffee’s particular flavor. 

Hometown Blend Organic

  • Lemon, Raspberry, Malt
  • Light Body, Medium Acidity
Region: Peru & Guatemala
Elevation: 3,940 – 7,250 ft
Varietals: Bourbon, Typica, Mundo Novo, Catuai
Process: Washed

Our Hometown Blend celebrates our 30 year history roasting in our beloved hometown of Brattleboro, Vermont with two excellent organic light roast coffees from Guatemala and Peru. It’s well balanced with a pleasant acidity and a crisp, rich finish. Both sweet and fruity, it goes great with cream and sugar or on its own.

    

Guatemala Organic San Martin Dark Roast

  • Chocolate Ganache, Almond, Maple
  • Medium Body, Low Acidity
Region: San Martin Jilotepeque
Elevation: 4,000 – 6,000 ft
Varietals: Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Pache
Process: Washed

In March of2024, Mocha Joe’s sent then-Sales Manager & Green Coffee Buyer Bill to Guatemala in search of a great new coffee for the 2024-25 season. Bill traveled around the country, met farmers, learned about their challenges and successes, and tasted some GREAT coffee. He came back with a classic smooth and chocolatey organic Guatemala coffee from San Martin Jilotepeque, a small coffee growing region nestled in the mountains north of Guatemala City. We tasted rich chocolate and nutty notes when dark roasted.

The small family farms from San Martin Jilotepeque organized under the Asproguate farmer’s association in 2014. Ninety-five percent of members are organic certified so Asproguate holds monthly workshops in organic fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides so producers can make these essential products on their own farms. The farmers showed Bill how they make a fresh garlic infused organic pesticide that protects the coffee and the environment.

They also train on other agricultural practices like erosion mitigation and shade cover plus social program for women and children in the area. Fifty-five percent of producer members are women.

The coffee is sent to Dinamica Coffee in Guatemala City to be processed and sorted. State of the art mechanical sorters sift out defects and sort by size for an incredibly clean bean that you can taste in the cup.

Guatemala San Martin Organic Light Roast

  • Navel Orange, Milk Chocolate, Green Tea
  • Light Body, High Acidity
Region: San Martin Jilotepeque
Elevation: 4,000 – 6,000 ft
Varietals: Caturra, Catuai
Process: Washed

In March, Mocha Joe’s sent Sales Manager & Green Coffee Buyer Bill to Guatemala in search of a great new coffee for the 2024-25 season. Bill traveled around the country, met farmers, learned about their challenges and successes, and tasted some GREAT coffee. He came back with a classic smooth and chocolatey organic Guatemala coffee from San Martin Jilotepeque, a small coffee growing region nestled in the mountains north of Guatemala City. Some nice citrus and tea notes when light roasted.

The small family farms from San Martin Jilotepeque organized under the Asproguate farmer’s association in 2014. Ninety-five percent of members are organic certified so Asproguate holds monthly workshops in organic fertilizers, fungicides, and insecticides so producers can make these essential products on their own farms. The farmers showed Bill how they make a fresh garlic infused organic pesticide that protects the coffee and the environment.

They also train on other agricultural practices like erosion mitigation and shade cover plus social program for women and children in the area. Fifty-five percent of producer members are women.

The coffee is sent to Dinamica Coffee in Guatemala City to be processed and sorted. State of the art mechanical sorters sift out defects and sort by size for an incredibly clean bean that you can taste in the cup.

Porch Swing Blend

Signs you’ve hit on a winning summer blend:

1.      It’s delicious served hot or as an iced coffee.

2.      Our office manager Shannon enjoys it black, and that is not how she usually enjoys her coffee.

3.      Deciding on tasting notes was challenging because we kept finishing our glasses too fast.

Introducing our Porch Swing Blend!

Our talented roasters have hit this one out of the park. We’ve blended coffees from Brazil, Costa Rica, and Honduras to create you a beverage that’s perfect for any hour of a summer’s day. Porch Swing Blend is smooth and sippable when brewed hot, but it really shines as an iced coffee. The flavor notes of honeysuckle nectar and tangy blood orange support a bright, smooth body with an acidity that’s complex without being overpowering. And we’ve thoroughly tested it to make sure that its deliciousness pairs well with milk, simple syrup, and ice.

Serving suggestion: Start the morning with some Porch Swing Blend served hot in your favorite mug and enjoyed outside (porch swing itself optional but encouraged.)  Then, once the day heats up, enjoy it cold in a big glass jar full of ice under your favorite tree.  Can a blend really be optimized for drinking in the dappled sunlight on a glorious summer’s day?  We think so – please let us know how we did!

Honduras Organic Light Roast

  • Flavors of apricot, toffee, honey, and graham cracker
  • Bright, smooth, and pleasant — a great morning cup

Regions: Lempira, Ocotepeque, Intibuca, Copan, La Paz, El Paraiso, Comayagua

From Interamerican website: “Honduras Gea Organic is a washed coffee sourced from women producers in Lempira, Ocotepeque, Intibuca, Copan, La Paz, El Paraíso and Comayagua. Their farms are at altitudes between 1,100 and 1,650 meters, and they use drying practices that include patios, solar dryers and raised beds.

 

Honduras Organic Dark Roast

  • Notes of almond and dark chocolate
  • Full-bodied, robust, medium acidity

Regions: Lempira, Ocotepeque, Intibuca, Copan, La Paz, El Paraiso, Comayagua

From Interamerican website: “Honduras Gea Organic is a washed coffee sourced from women producers in Lempira, Ocotepeque, Intibuca, Copan, La Paz, El Paraíso and Comayagua. Their farms are at altitudes between 1,100 and 1,650 meters, and they use drying practices that include patios, solar dryers and raised beds.

Decaf Dark Brazil Natural Water Process Dark Roast

  • Notes of Chocolate, Oatmilk, and Black Tea
  • Full Body, High Acidity

Back by popular demand!

Water Process is a chemical free process. The green coffee is pre-soaked in pure, hot water to create a solution, which is passed through activated charcoal filters that extract the caffeine without extracting the coffee’s particular flavor.