About This Quality

Guatemala Ave del Paraiso SHB EP

Cupping Notes:

  • Dark chocolate, milk chocolate, orange, some florals, very sweet, heavy body, cocoa finish

Process

Fully Washed

Varietal

Pacas, Sarchimore, Catuai

Producer

Smallholder Producers

Farm

Smallholder Farms

Region

El Progresso, Jalapa, Palencia

Altitude

1200-1900 masl

The Story Behind Ave del Paraiso SHB EP

Named after Guatemala's vibrant Bird of Paradise flower, Ave del Paraíso celebrates the color, balance, and character that have made Guatemalan coffee a favorite among specialty roasters. Like its namesake, this coffee is both distinctive and approachable, offering the bright acidity, balanced sweetness, and clean profile that define the country's finest coffees.

As part of the StoneX Specialty Coffee Flower Series, Ave del Paraíso is thoughtfully crafted to provide roasters with dependable quality and a consistent cup profile from harvest to harvest. We partner with a network of smallholder producers across the central highlands of Guatemala, carefully selecting coffees from El Progreso, Jalapa, and Palencia to create a profile that reflects the classic character of the region.

The area's fertile volcanic soils, varied elevations, and diverse microclimates provide ideal conditions for coffee cultivation. Producers selectively harvest ripe cherries before using the traditional washed process to preserve the coffee's clarity, sweetness, and vibrant acidity.

The result is a clean, balanced cup that showcases the best of Guatemala while delivering the consistency and year-round availability that professional roasters depend on.