Guatemala - Monte Flor

San Marcos | Washed | 83.25 SCA

From the lush highlands of San Marcos in western Guatemala, Monte Flor is a beautifully balanced washed coffee combining rich chocolate and caramel sweetness with gentle orange brightness and a delicate pear-like finish.

Monte Flor is grown at Nueva Granada, a long-established coffee estate owned by the Nottebohm family. Now in its third generation of family ownership, the estate is run by Dieter and Holly Nottebohm and sits amongst the dramatic volcanic landscape of western Guatemala.

Nueva Granada is much more than a coffee farm. Around 32 families live permanently on the estate, with housing, a health clinic and primary and secondary schooling forming part of the community. Scholarships are also provided for children from neighbouring villages, while areas of the estate are preserved as wild forest, providing habitat for local wildlife.

Coffee grows beneath shade trees alongside crops including macadamia, with the farm producing its own compost using coffee pulp and macadamia skins. Both wet and dry milling take place at Nueva Granada, allowing the estate to maintain close control over quality throughout processing.

Monte Flor is washed, giving the coffee the clarity and balance that works so beautifully with its naturally sweet flavour profile.

In the cup, expect a smooth foundation of chocolate and caramel, followed by a gentle orange brightness and delicate pear sweetness. The fruit adds lift and complexity without overpowering the rich, comforting character underneath.

Balanced, sweet and wonderfully versatile, Monte Flor is a classic Guatemalan coffee with enough brightness to make a beautiful filter while retaining the chocolate and caramel character that works so well as espresso.

Tasting Notes: Chocolate • Caramel • Orange • Pear

Origin: Guatemala
Region: San Marcos
Estate: Nueva Granada
Producer: Nottebohm Family
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,450–1,600 MASL
SCA Score: 83.25

Recommended Brew Methods

Espresso ★★★★★
Monte Flor makes a beautifully balanced espresso, with chocolate and caramel providing richness and sweetness while orange and pear add a gentle, clean brightness.

Flat White / Cappuccino / Latte ★★★★★
A fantastic choice through milk. Chocolate and caramel become rich and creamy, while the coffee's natural sweetness produces a smooth and beautifully rounded cup.

AeroPress ★★★★★
An excellent all-round method for Monte Flor, combining its chocolate and caramel depth with enough clarity to retain the softer fruit character.

V60 / Pour Over ★★★★★
Filter brewing brings the orange and pear character further forward, revealing a brighter, cleaner side to the coffee while retaining plenty of caramel sweetness.

Cafetière ★★★★☆
A fuller-bodied brew that emphasises Monte Flor's chocolate and caramel notes, producing a rich and comforting cup with softer fruit character.

Our pick: Espresso
For a beautifully balanced shot where rich chocolate and caramel sweetness meet gentle orange brightness and a delicate touch of pear.

- All of our coffees are 100% Specialty Grade

- We roast to order so you can guarantee the freshest possible coffee

- All of our coffees are ethically sourced

We always recommend buying whole bean coffee as this is the best for freshness. We are however happy to grind our coffee to your specification if this is how you would prefer it. Please note, we only supply ground coffee in 227g and 500g bags. 

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