Guatemala - Lampocoy - Washed

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Guatemala is one of the most diverse coffee destinations in the world – and the Nuevo Oriente region, specifically the village of Lampocoy, is a wonderful example of that. 🌱

🌋 Region and terroir
Lampocoy is located in eastern Guatemala, near the borders with Honduras and El Salvador. The hills here rise to an altitude of 1200–1700 meters above sea level, where a humid but stable climate prevails. The area is geologically interesting – the soil is rich in volcanic basalt and minerals, which gives the coffee a distinct depth. Mist and frequent rains slow down the ripening of the coffee cherries, so the cherries ripen slowly and evenly, with high density and complex flavor.
Unlike the renowned regions of Antigua or Huehuetenango, Nuevo Oriente is a lesser-known, almost forgotten corner of the country, where coffee is grown with a character that will surprise you with its elegance.

☕ Typical flavors of coffee from Lampocoy
Coffees from Nuevo Oriente, and especially from Lampocoy, are known for their velvety, balanced profile:
Taste: subtle chocolate notes, sweetness of dried fruit, caramel tones, sometimes even honey-like sweetness
Acidity: rather medium, rounded – reminiscent of ripe stone fruits (apricots, plums, cherries)
Body: Full, creamy, with a long aftertaste of chocolate and nuts.
In some microlots, subtle floral hints or citrusy freshness also appear.
The result is a coffee that is harmonious and "classically Guatemalan" in character, but with a subtle, almost honey-fruity note that sets it apart from the better-known Antigua.

📜 History
Coffee has been grown in Lampocoy for over 150 years, but for a long time it was only a local crop. Small farmers cultivate the land in small plots (mostly 1-5 hectares). Until recently, the region was relatively isolated – separated from major markets by mountains and poor infrastructure. This meant that coffee from Lampocoy was not known on the world market.
The turning point came in the last two decades, when more work began with microlots and direct trade. Thanks to foreign partners, it was possible to invest in processing stations, farmer training, and a better export chain. Lampocoy is thus slowly becoming synonymous with the hidden gems of Guatemalan coffee.

🌊 Processing
The typical process is washed processing, in which red cherries are hand-picked and then fermented in water tanks for 12–24 hours. Afterwards, the parchment grain is dried either on concrete terraces or on African beds. Due to the humid climate, the drying process is longer and slower, giving the coffee depth and stability of flavor.
Recently, experimental methods – honey and natural processing – have also begun to appear, which can bring out more fruity and floral notes from the coffee, although the classic washed Lampocoy coffee remains the epitome of elegance and balance.

Taste profile : A sweet, balanced cup with the taste of fresh stone fruits (peaches and apricots), pleasant sweet acidity, velvety body, notes of milk chocolate, and a light floral touch.

Country of origin : Guatemala

Region : Nuevo Oriente/Lampocoy

Farm : Small-scale growers supplying the processing station run by Don Lionel

Farmer : Small-scale growers supplying the processing plant run by Don Lionel

Altitude: 1200-1700 m above sea level

Variety : Caturra, Bourbon, Catuai, Typica

Processing : Washed

Cupping Score : 84.5

Crop: 25