Single Origin Spotlight: Guatemala Antigua

Where the Coffee Comes From

Nestled in the highlands of southern Guatemala, the Antigua Valley is one of the most celebrated coffee-growing regions in the world. Surrounded by three volcanoes; Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango the region benefits from rich volcanic soil, a temperate climate, and dramatic shifts between warm days and cool nights. These conditions slow the development of the coffee cherry, concentrating sugars and building extraordinary complexity in the bean.

Our Guatemala Antigua is a medium roast that showcases everything this region does best.

Tasting Notes

Expect a cup that opens with dark chocolate, transitions into bright fruit, and finishes with a lingering note of butterscotch. The body is medium-full with a clean, satisfying finish approachable enough for everyday drinking, complex enough to reward a slow, attentive cup.

• Roast: Medium
• Region: Antigua, Guatemala
• Tasting Notes: Dark chocolate, bright fruit, butterscotch
• Body: Medium-full
• Acidity: Bright, balanced

How to Brew Guatemala Antigua

This coffee is versatile and performs beautifully across multiple brewing methods:

• Pour-over: Highlights the bright fruit notes and clean finish. Use a medium-fine grind and water at 200°F.
• French press: Brings out the chocolate and butterscotch, with a heavier, more indulgent body.
• Drip: A reliable everyday brew that delivers consistent, satisfying results cup after cup.
• Espresso: The dark chocolate notes intensify beautifully under pressure — excellent as a straight shot or in a latte.

About Single Origin Coffee

When you buy single origin coffee, you're buying transparency. You know exactly where your coffee was grown, which farm or cooperative produced it, and what conditions shaped its flavor. There are no blending tricks — just the honest expression of a place and its people.

At Hill Reserve, we believe single origin coffees are the best way to explore the world through your cup. Each origin tells a different story, and Guatemala's story is one of volcanic richness, careful farming, and centuries of coffee tradition.

Explore More Single Origins

If you love Guatemala, you might also enjoy:

• Colombia — Dried orange, berry, chocolate from Medellin, Antioquia
• Costa Rica — Sweet apple, raisin, honey from Alajuela
• Ethiopia — Milk chocolate, fruity, caramel from the Sidama Zone

Or explore our full Single Origin collection to find your next favorite. Want to try several at once? Our Single Origin Favorites Sample Pack includes six origins — perfect for a tasting flight at home.