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Guatemalan Dark Roast

$16.00$72.00

An intense cup of rich dark chocolate, roasted walnuts, and cacao that blends into a lush body with a lingering finish to rev up your mornings.

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Full-bodied and lush, dive into this dark roast and you’ll be immersed in a remarkable
strength that can only be matched by that of the women who create it!

COFFEE DETAILS

We believe knowing your coffee is key to empowerment.

  • Producer: Raquela, Ilcia, Nidia, Amilsa, Ana, or Angelica
  • Origin: San Antonio las Flores, Mataquescuintla, Jalapa
  • Region: New Oriente Region
  • Grade: Strictly Hard, SCA 83-84
  • Altitude: 1475-1900 Meters Above Sea Level
  • Varieties: Caturra, Catuaí, and Pache Colis
  • Process: Washed
  • Roast Level: Dark
  • Roaster: Evelin Tupul

CHICA BEAN

A Dark Roast is the preferred coffee of those who like to describe their morning brew as strong or, as my mom would claim, a cup of mud. Through a carefully monitored roasting process, Evelin is able to highlight the intense toasted flavors that are typical of Dark Roasts without burning all the natural flavor out of the seeds. She does not simply turn the coffee beans from green to brown; she strategically guides them through a rollercoaster of heat and air until the sugars naturally found inside are perfectly caramelized.

TRACEABILITY

  • Farm Gate: $2.40 (Parchment)
  • Chica Bean Production: $4.05
  • C Price at purchase: $2.157 FOB (Green/Oro)

COFFEE SUGGESTIONS

With its rich roasted flavors and heavy body, the Dark Roast is ideal for those who search for a charged black coffee or enjoy adding milk. We recommend always trying the first 2 sips of your coffee without any additives to experience its natural goodness, but after, if its your preference, this coffee blends beautifully with all compliments. Best prepared in methods that highlight its body, like normal coffee machines, french presses, and Moka Pots.

GUARANTEED SINGLE-ORIGIN TRACEABILITY & FRESHNESS

Your bag of Dark Roast will come from one of the strong female producers listed above. However, with our Espresso, Medium Roast, and Dark Roast, we do not actually know who’s coffee we will be roasting until roast day. These producers are all very small producers and don’t cultivate enough to have their own dedicated product. They are all from the same community and produce quite similar coffee so we can ensure quality throughout the year by leaving sacks sealed until they need to be opened.

It is our promise to always deliver single-origin coffee. That means, we never blend our coffee, not when roasting or before when it’s in green bean form. We maintain strict records to ensure that every single bag of coffee can be traced back to the strong woman who created it as well as the exact batch it was roasted in. Check your bag to find out who produced your coffee!

Additional information

Weight N/A
Coffee Characteristics

Rich Dark Chocolate, Sharp Cacao Nibs, and Toasted Nuts in a Thick Body with a Strong Finish That Leaves No Doubt You're Drinking Specialty Coffee

Roast Level

Dark

Process

Washed

Producer

Angelica A., Doña Amilsa, Doña Nidia, Doña Raquela, Ilcia A., Tía Ana

Growing Region

New Oriente

Location

San Antonio las Flores, Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala

Coffee Varieties

Catuaí, Caturra, Pache Colis

Altitude

1600-1900 MASL

Shade Coverage

40%

Roaster

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

58 reviews for Guatemalan Dark Roast

  1. Bruce LaRocca
    5

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    Bruce L. (verified owner)

    I ordered a 12 oz bag of Guatemalan Dark Roast (whole bean) coffee on 5/22/21. The beans were roasted at origin on 5/24 and I opened the bag to smell the freshly roasted beans on 5/27. My coffee beans were produced by Ilcia Aguilar and roasted by Evelin Tupul in Sacatepequez, Guatemala. Extremely satisfied with my order from Chica Bean!

  2. Xamayta Graver
    5

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    Xamayta Graver (verified owner)

    I love the flavor of this coffee. Full body, smooth, aromatic, but not bitter. We are repeat customers!

  3. 5

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    Amanda (verified owner)

    It was exactly the flavor I wanted.

  4. John Foley
    5

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    John Foley (verified owner)

  5. 5

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    Shayna (verified owner)

  6. Kathleen Lestina
    5

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    Kathleen L. (verified owner)

    Delicious as always. Full of flavor and the aroma starts my morning with a smile. The grower Mrs. Nidia …Thank you!

  7. 5

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    Charles Norwood (verified owner)

    Wonderful aroma, Smooth cup of Coffee. Will order again

  8. Carol Forbes
    5

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    Carol F. (verified owner)

  9. 5

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    Emilee Lawrence (verified owner)

    I love this coffee it is a nice delicious dark roast.

  10. 5

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    Charles Norwood (verified owner)

    Abbigail I got home from skiing/hiking out in Utah and waiting on my desk when I returned was a 5# bag of dark roast beans. Great aroma now fills the office every morning. Smooooth cup of coffee!!!

  11. 5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

  12. 5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

  13. James Dangler
    5

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    James D. (verified owner)

    I love having this coffee every morning! It has such a rich flavor and I love being able to support a fellow returned peace corps volunteer!

  14. 5

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    John Crane (verified owner)

    Love the service, love the coffee!

  15. Theodore F Amaral
    5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

    Smoother than a baby’s behind and no aftertaste

  16. 5

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    Charles H Kinzel (verified owner)

    delicious; thank you

  17. 5

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    Marc Bosch (verified owner)

    Very good!

  18. 5

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    Natalie M. (verified owner)

    This coffee is delicious! It has a rich flavor and is super fresh! It has been a treat to wake up to in the morning and I definitely recommend it!

  19. 5

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    Mike Burbank (verified owner)

    Fantastic coffee. Very rich and smooth. Becoming one of my favorites.

  20. 5

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    Joseph Weldon (verified owner)

    Really good. No bitterness that usually comes with dark roast

  21. Carol Forbes
    5

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    Carol F. (verified owner)

  22. 3

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

    Not the flavor I live

  23. 5

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    Michael B. (verified owner)

    Good stuff-Very tasty smells great!

  24. Theodore F Amaral
    5

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    Theodore Amaral (verified owner)

    Smooth and no aftertaste.

  25. 1

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    Linda K Brown (verified owner)

    My shipment has not yet arrived. It is at the FedEx depot, but I can’t get there yet.

  26. Sheila Mitchell
    5

    (58 Previews)

    Sheila (verified owner)

    The Dark Roast is outstanding!!!! It is my favorite! The coffee is freshly roasted and shipped within a couple of days!!! Highly recommend Chica Bean!!!!

  27. Latonya McDevitt
    5

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    Latonya (verified owner)

  28. 5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

    The coffee is very, very good and I love supporting this company.

  29. Theodore F Amaral
    5

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    Theodore (verified owner)

    Smooth flavor, no aftertaste

  30. Elizabeth Estabrook
    5

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    Elizabeth (verified owner)

    Absolutely love the dark roast! I have been using this for cold brew and it is delicious!

  31. 5

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    Chadwick (verified owner)

    Great coffee!!! Really enjoy it!

  32. 5

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    Lori Motter (verified owner)

  33. Latonya McDevitt
    5

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    Latonya McDevitt (verified owner)

    We’re always satisfied with our Chica Bean orders! The coffee is always fresh, ground well, and smells great! The taste is smooth and delicious with no bitterness. In fact, our palettes so prefer Chica Bean coffee that we can tell the difference between it and store brands immediately. Thank you for doing an amazing job!

  34. 5

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    Marilyn Love (verified owner)

  35. Carol Forbes
    5

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    Carol F. (verified owner)

  36. Theodore F Amaral
    5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

  37. Theodore F Amaral
    5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

  38. 5

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    Alice (verified owner)

    Thank you for your prompt delivery. The package arrived with a personal note and letter. Thank you so much.
    I look forward to ordering again in the future to support women in business.

  39. Carolyn Barrett
    5

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    Carolyn B. (verified owner)

    I have only been drinking coffee for about a year (despite living extended periods of time in Brazil, Nicaragua and Guatemala) but I am enjoying these flavors. Having spent time in your area of Guatemala, I can appreciate the support needed by small businesses like yours. I am supporting small coffee growers in Nicaragua as well, so I don’t buy often.

  40. Latonya McDevitt
    5

    (58 Previews)

    Latonya McDevitt (verified owner)

    Always 5 stars!

  41. Marcia Johnston
    5

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    Marcia Johnston (verified owner)

    Love these beans and this company.

  42. Sheila Mitchell
    5

    (58 Previews)

    Sheila Mitchell (verified owner)

    My favorite!!! Love dark coffee and this one is excellent!

  43. 5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

    The coffee always arrives very quickly.

  44. Carol Forbes
    5

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    Carol Forbes (verified owner)

    I love this rich blend and it’s coffee with a purpose!

  45. Tammy Saunders
    5

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    Tammy S. (verified owner)

    We absolutely LOVE this coffee!
    I have an 80 year old friend that also believes this is the richest, tastiest coffee he has ever had!

  46. 5

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    Dominick (verified owner)

    Finally, a dark roast that doesn’t kill all the flavors and is actually smooth. I love this coffee so much I buy the 5lb. bag to keep up with my addiction.

  47. Marcia Johnston
    5

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    Marcia Johnston (verified owner)

    Mmmmmm!

  48. Linda Tuller
    4

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    Linda (verified owner)

    full of flavor

  49. Tammy Saunders
    5

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    Scott (verified owner)

    This is the most amazing coffee I’ve ever had! A friend brought me a bag and we have been hooked! The depth of flavor is fantastic!!

  50. Holly Terry
    5

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    Holly Terry (verified owner)

  51. Danelle Cook
    5

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    Danelle C. (verified owner)

    Not only is Chica Bean coffee delicious, but I love knowing that I am helping to support women living their dreams of being independent business owners!

  52. 5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

    Good coffee and I love supporting this group!!

  53. Holly Terry
    5

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    Holly T. (verified owner)

  54. Carol Forbes
    5

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    Carol Forbes (verified owner)

  55. Carolyn Barrett
    5

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    Verified Buyer (verified owner)

    I love the hint of chocolate in this blend.

  56. Linda Tuller
    5

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    Linda T. (verified owner)

    I am proud to support this endeavor – the coffee is superb!

  57. 5

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    Anonymous (verified owner)

  58. 5

    (58 Previews)

    Marilyn Love (verified owner)

    This coffee is really very good. Dark, but not bitter. Love it!

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Guatemalan Dark Roast

Guatemalan Dark Roast

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