ANCHOR, Guatemala

Chocolate. Molasses. Dried fruit.

Anchor is a single origin darker roast we offer throughout the year for those who want a slightly darker profile but to still taste the innate character of the bean. This single origin is a deeply comforting, lower acidity brew with a silky body, big chocolate notes, and moreish molasses and dried fruit sweetness. It's a versatile bean that makes for a chocolately espresso hit or smooth filter option. 

Tajumuco, Huehuetenango, Guatemala

Producers: 550 smallholders

Varietal: Bourbon, Caturra, Pache

Process: Washed

Altitude: 1800-1900 metres above seal level

About the producers and social impact: The current bean we're using for Anchor is called Hunchouen, which we've been contract purchasing and roasting now for 2 harvest seasons. It's grown by a collective of 550 indigenous small producers in the Tajumuco region of Huehuetenango. For every 24 kg bag of Hunchouen coffee sold, our green sourcing partner Caribbean Goods contributes to an educational initiative, the MAIA Impact School, which is empowering generations of young Indigenous Guatemalan women. We've been contributing towards this initiative through our purchases of Hunchouen since 2024, plus topping up our donations through any profits made from selling our used coffee sacks.