Guatemala: Asdecafe SHB, Huehuetenango

In the remote Cuchumatán highlands, ASDECAFE unites smallholders across ridges once connected by mule trails, channeling Organic Fair-Trade parchment to meticulously clean wet mills. Dry mountain winds off the Tehuantepec help parchment dry evenly at altitude, locking in sweetness and structure. Kept at a measured medium, this SHB lot settles on milk chocolate and cane‑caramel over a tidy cocoa frame, brightened by orange‑zest and red‑apple lift. Acidity reads medium and precise; the mouthfeel is silky and rounded. Expect a crisp, cane‑sweet finish with gentle cocoa—an elegant, dependable Huehuetenango built on high elevation, cool nights, and cooperative discipline.

Sustainability badges: Organic, Fair Trade, Cooperative Sourced (ASDECAFE), High‑Elevation Grown, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted