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Lancaster, PA

Fun Fact

Passenger's Isuzu box truck that transports each week's allotment of green coffee from freezer to roastery is named Suzy.

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Details

El Pilar, Guatemala

Process
Washed
Sub Region
San Juan Sacatepéquez
Producer
Juan Carlos Chen
Harvest Time
January-April
Elevation
1500 - 2000
Variety
Bourbon, Caturra, Catuaí

Roaster’s Notes

Year after year El Pilar emerges as one of our favorite Guatemalan coffees. Incredibly complex, this coffee presents flavors of dried pineapple, green apple, berries, and is held together by a distinct caramel-like sweetness.

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