$17.00 – $85.00
An adventure of fresh berries, chocolate brownies, and juicy peach achieved from the experimental artesanal processing of this washed coffee.
We believe knowing your coffee is key to empowerment.
The concept is straightforward: upon receiving the green beans from all the producers, we have each harvest graded. The woman whose washed coffee gets the highest score is chosen for that period’s Best Batch. This woman is not only recognized as Chica Bean’s Best Batch but she also receives an additional 20% quality incentive. Through Chica Bean’s Best Batch, we ensure producers are being directly rewarded for growing high-quality coffee and that you, our customer, are enjoying the absolute best that our Chica’s are creating.
Starting with exceptional coffee seeds and applying a skillful medium roast, our Best Batch is a rare coffee that shines in all methods of preparation, from an everyday drip machine to a delicate Chemex. We recommend always trying the first 2 sips of your cup of coffee without any additives to experience its natural goodness, but after, if its your preference, a bit of sweetener doesn’t harm this coffee. Depending on brew method and taste, a splash of milk could work but this coffee is best enjoyed black.
This period’s Best Batch comes from Ms. Susy D! Susy is a young mother of 2 beautiful girls, a complete jokester, and the perfect example of the word “pilas,” a word that literally translated as battery but we use it to describe people who get things done. As an example, the first coffee we got from Susy during the 2018-2019 harvest was actually some of the lowest quality coffee of all of our producers. However, in December of 2019, right before the harvest started, we brought in a processing expert to work with the women. Susy was dedicated during this training and even took up a demonstrative role for the other women. After just 1 year of working with the new practices, she gave us an 87 SCA coffee! That increase in such little time is unheard of! That’s Susy for ya!
| Weight | N/A |
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| Coffee Characteristics | Fresh Berries, Chocolate Brownies, Juicy Peach, Vanilla with a Smooth Body and an Impressive Balance |
| Roast Level | Medium |
| Process | Experimental Washed with an Extended Fermentation in an Anaerobic Environment with Yeast added |
| Producer | Susy D. |
| Growing Region | New Oriente |
| Location | San Antonio las Flores, Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala |
| Coffee Varieties | Catuaí, Caturra, Pache Colis |
| Altitude | 1600-1800 MASL |
| Shade Coverage | 60-90% |
| Roaster | Damari Alvarez, Evelin Tupul, @ Chica Bean Roastery, in Santa Lucía Milpas Altas, Sacatepequez, Guatemala |
| Shipping | See the banner at the top of the page to see when our next shipment is leaving for the U.S.A. For all the shipping deets, check out our shipping policy at the bottom of the page |
| Freshness | Your coffee will be roasted 1 or 2 days before it is shipped to you directly from our roastery in Guatemala. After leaving us, it usually takes around 3 days to arrive at your doorstep, meaning you receive your coffee within a week of it being roasted |
| Size | 12oz, 5lb |
| Grind Options | Whole Bean, Coarse (French Press), Medium Coarse, Medium, Fine |
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John (verified owner) –
Sent as a gift to a coffee living friend
Her response was “best coffee”
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John (verified owner) –
Will share your story with others 🤗
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David (verified owner) –
Great company to support- turned out to be a great gift for Father’s Day. Love buying coffee that allows you to see the farmer you are buying from. Try their coffee- it is some of the best coffee available.
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Natalie S. (verified owner) –
I love everything about this coffee- it tastes perfectly toasted and literally makes all the difference to the start in my day. I love the information they provide about the coffee harvesters, too.
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Christine L. (verified owner) –
Bought as a gift for a coffee lover and it was delicious! Ordering was easy and it came very quickly!
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Natalie S. (verified owner) –
I bought this gift for a friend and she sent a glowing review. She says she loves it because the coffee itself is delicious and also the support for a Guatemalan business, too!
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Emilio (verified owner) –
Quite a scrumptious coffee bean. Glad to have found a coffee company that not only produces amazing coffee, but also benefits those that work hard to make it so.
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Andrea H. (verified owner) –
This one has been my favorite until i got the Bye-Bye blend!!!
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Ambrose (verified owner) –
Delicious as always
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Judith Souders (verified owner) –
I’m still experimenting with this and my keurig coffee maker, but I love the flavor.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great coffee, fast service!
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Ann L. (verified owner) –
Yes, it is expensive but it is delicious and worth the money
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Paulina Graham (verified owner) –
Excellent and delicious 😋
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Martha A. (verified owner) –
Great full-bodied coffee!
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Maria A Cornelius (verified owner) –
Awesome and smooth without bitterness or acidity
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Suzanne H. (verified owner) –
Delicious! Rich and chocolatey.
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Natalie Saxon (verified owner) –
I heart Chica Bean!!
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Michael (verified owner) –
I have nothing but good things to say about ChicaBean quality. Do yourself a favor and at least give them a try. You’ll be glad you did.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Love it! Great morning but I can drink and enjoy throughout the day.
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William Aiken (verified owner) –
Excellent coffee.
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Nancy Morrow (verified owner) –
We haven’t gotten our coffee yet!
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William (verified owner) –
Incredibly fast delivery within days arriving in Seattle from Guatemala. Gracias, Chica Bean!
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James P. (verified owner) –
Excellent tasting coffee. Does not bother by wifes stomach like most coffee. It is a winner.
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Latonya McDevitt (verified owner) –
The coffee is always fresh, never bitter, and ground perfectly for the texture we need. We use a K-cup filter, so being able to choose from different grind types is important. For a coffee shipment that is in another country, the products and shipping are pretty affordable and last a while.
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James P. (verified owner) –
Great coffee, no bitterness, no upset stomach, no oils to clog bean grinder. terrific taste.
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Aubrey Carr (verified owner) –
This is my favourite flavour! I bought it as a Christmas present for a coffee-loving friend.
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Michael K. (verified owner) –
I submitted my order on a Friday. I hadn’t checked to see when the next shipment to the US was so when I looked it was the following Tuesday. I thought, ” It’s gonna be another 7 days from Tuesday before they ship again.” But I get a notice of delivery 3 days after they roasted my beans. FROM GUATEMALA for goodness sakes. It takes longer than that when my son ships me stuff from California to Texas. Got it on Thursday. Only 2 days after they shipped it. They got my order out when I thought it couldn’t be done.
And as always the flavor was superb. I really do love Chica Bean. Their quality control is excellent. Gracias damas.
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Beth P. (verified owner) –
As a former Peace Corps volunteer – I love being able to support this company. The coffee is great, and so is the service. Only place I buy coffee!
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Andrea (verified owner) –
This my VERY FAVORITE of flavors… Just the smell is incredible itself – but the taste is phenomenal! It has turned me into a “coffee snob” – yours is truly the only coffee i want to be drinking anymore….:)
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Sheila Mitchell (verified owner) –
Nice variation!
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Bob Gates (verified owner) –
Absolutely delicious
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Kerrie R. (verified owner) –
Delicious!! Easy to drink. So smooth. Love it. Need more ASAP.
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Carol F. (verified owner) –
One of my favorites!
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Benjamin Ossenfort (verified owner) –
My favorite coffee…in the world…
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scott pendergast (verified owner) –
very nice coffee
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michael k. (verified owner) –
As always, Chica Bean girls deliver. When you find a coffee that checks all your personal preferences you can’t say enough. Would love to travel to their country and thank them in person. For me, it’s that good.
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Carol Forbes (verified owner) –
One of my favorites! Love the blend!
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Dane Steven McGuire (verified owner) –
Amazing coffee! Great service!
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Sarah Caterina (verified owner) –
Our favorite we order every month
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Sarah Caterina (verified owner) –
We fell in love with Best Batch when we visited Chica Bean on our trip to Guatemala. We place an order every month and several of our friends in the U.S. are also fans and order from Chica Bean too. It is so fresh and smooth and absolutely delicious. We also love the mission and passion of educating and empowering women and girls to make a fair trade and sustainable coffee.
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