Huehuetenango

Tasting notes

About this bean

Huehuetenango is a medium roast from Tabitha Coffee, sourced from San Antonio Huista Guatemala. Medium roasts balance origin character with developed sweetness from caramelisation. They are generally the most forgiving roast level for espresso. The roaster lists tasting notes of Toffee, Citrus and Milk Chocolate. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference, not a guarantee; your cup will be shaped by your grinder, water and recipe. Home baristas on Puck Yeah have logged 5 shots of this bean, with an average community rating of 8.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.

Average community recipe

Averaged across 5 community shots. A starting point, not a recipe to copy.

Common questions

How do you brew Huehuetenango as espresso?

The Puck Yeah community average for this bean is 19.0g in, 38.7g out (a 1:2.04 ratio), pulled in about 32 seconds. That is a useful starting point, not a recipe to copy. Dial in by taste: pull finer if the shot is sour or runs too fast, coarser if it is bitter or chokes.

What does Huehuetenango taste like?

Tabitha Coffee lists tasting notes of Toffee, Citrus and Milk Chocolate. Tasting notes are the roaster's reference for a well-brewed cup; your shot can taste different depending on grind, water, dose and extraction time.

Where is Huehuetenango from?

Huehuetenango is sourced from San Antonio Huista Guatemala.

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