Price range: $18.00 through $85.00
Warning! The crisp notes of apricot, cacao tea, and molasses joined with the silky body and exquisite finish of this Honey Process can be addictive.
We believe knowing your coffee is key to empowerment.
The process refers to the strategy used to transform a ripe coffee fruit into a dried seed that can then be roasted. The most common strategy is the Washed Process, meaning that after harvesting, the coffee fruits are pulped and then soaked in water, which creates an environment conducive to fermentation that eats away at the mucilage, or nectar type gel, covering the seeds. After this “bath,” the seeds are no longer sticky and are then dried for several days before being bagged up. In a Honey Process, the coffee fruits are harvested, pulped and then immediately laid out to dry. The mucilage stays on the seed throughout the whole drying process, which takes around 20 days, and is the cause of the incredible sweet and, well, honey-like, nectary flavors you find in this coffee.
No honey is actually used in the production of Chica Bean’s Honey Process, although with its natural sweetness, it wouldn’t be surprising if there was!
The subtle and intriguing flavors are the best part of this specialty coffee. It is a clean cup with a silky body that’s on the lighter side. This coffee is phenomenal brewed in most methods. Pour Over and Drip devices highlight its characteristics better than heavier methods like Moka Pots. We recommend always trying the first 2 sips of your cup of coffee without any additives to experience its natural goodness. After, if it’s your preference, a bit of sweetener doesn’t harm this coffee. Because of its delicate nature, we do not recommend adding milk.
| Weight | N/A |
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| Coffee Characteristics | Sweet Apricot, Cacao Tea, Molasses, and Bright Citrus with a Silky Body and Addictive Finish |
| Roast Level | Medium |
| Process | Natural |
| Producer | Doña Maritza Roque |
| Farm | Finca la Hierba Buena |
| Growing Region | New Oriente |
| Location | San Pedro Pinula, Jalapa, Guatemala |
| Coffee Varieties | Catuaí, Caturra, Pache |
| Altitude | 1475-1600 MASL |
| Shade Coverage | 20% |
| 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 |
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John (verified owner) –
Delicious
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Sasha (verified owner) –
Well-balanced roast! I especially love the communications about my order, so I knew exactly when my coffee would be delivered (which was pretty quick- just 6 days after order!)
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Serenity Seiler (verified owner) –
Response time was amazing and your product never disappoints!
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Ambrose (verified owner) –
Delicious coffee and great service. Coffee is fresh and flavorful and not roasted to death.
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Evan B. (verified owner) –
Quality product and quick shipping!
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Christina S. (verified owner) –
It was fresh and delicious!
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Kathleen L. (verified owner) –
I love receiving information on who was the grower of the batch of coffee I receive. The grower on this batch was Ilcia A…..Thank you sweet lady!
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Peter Roberts (verified owner) –
I love the coffee, the farmer, and the roaster!!
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Kimberly (verified owner) –
So fun! Super smooth and is a more subtle taste that is better without milk/creamer.
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Andrew A. (verified owner) –
I really full flavored cup of coffee from an excellent organization! I like a medium style roast and this blend did not disappoint. It has bright almost citrusy notes and smoothness that made it highly drinkable.
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Maria A Cornelius (verified owner) –
Great, smooth and nice tones
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Patti W. (verified owner) –
Really love the mild flavor. Will definitely order again. Very prompt arrival of coffee. Keep up the great work!
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Jason C. (verified owner) –
Absolutely delicious.
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Chad Butz (verified owner) –
Love this coffee! Far superior to anything I’ve had before
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Michael K. (verified owner) –
My favorite part of the day is opening the container and breathing in the rich aroma of my beans from Chica Bean. Best coffee I’ve ever had.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
The coffee is awesome and an incredible value! Plus your helping to value the indviduals that actually do the ground work…literally.
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Michael (verified owner) –
ChicaBean is consistent with freshness , and a very fast turnaround time for quality beans at a decent price. You won’t be disappointed. And they have a variety for all tastes. I always smile when I open my air tight container and smell the beans first thing in the morning. Makes for a great day.
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Dana (verified owner) –
This coffee is simply amazing! What a great company, a great cause and fantastic coffee. You can’t go wrong with any of their flavors.
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Kerrie R. (verified owner) –
Love this coffee! It’s rich and silky smooth. Will order more!
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RICHARD (verified owner) –
Doesn’t do well in a keurig pod. Comes out too weak.
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Bob G. (verified owner) –
By far my favorite coffee. It is clean and crisp tasting. The flavors are excellent. Shipping is fast. It is well worth having it imported to the US.
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RICHARD KING (verified owner) –
mellow and delicious
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Judie M. (verified owner) –
I have done so much research for the best tasting coffee. I found that Chica Bean is by far the best tasting coffee I’ve found. I also have noticed that it’s very gentle on my stomach. I love thier story and I absolutely love this coffee!
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Scott H. (verified owner) –
Best coffee ever
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Jeanne Wiles (verified owner) –
Great coffee & wonderful flavor! I can drink it black!
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
Sweet and tasty
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Judy B. (verified owner) –
Best beans. Even with shipping time from Guatemala to Texas, beans were fresh and make excellent coffee!! My new favorite – Honey Roasted!!!
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James Gagne (verified owner) –
Delicious!
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Beth P. (verified owner) –
Love your coffee, love your farmers!
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Danelle (verified owner) –
Super smooth and light. The Honey Process has become my new favorite!
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James G. (verified owner) –
Excellent
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RICHARD (verified owner) –
Delicious mild and smooth