Guatemala Antigua Hunapu Ciudad Vieja

The fragrance from this Hunapu lot smelled sweet with light brown sugar and vanilla bean notes, as well as a milk chocolate scent. Images of caramel, dried apple and dark tea emerged in the steam after pouring hot water on the grounds, with hints of candied nut and malted cocoa. City+ roasts were balanced and bittersweet, notes of semi-sweet chocolate chips and brown sugars came through as the cup cooled down to a drinking temperature, accented by hints of whole spices. The acidity level was pleasantly mild, adding a faint apple-like crispness in my lighter roasts, while much more muted at Full City. The finish is marked by spice and cocoa, culminating in a flavor of cinnamon-spiced hot chocolate. It's a big-bodied Guatemalan brew that makes a great dual purpose brew/espresso option, as well as a coffee that works well with cream.