Guatemala El Injerto Red Cat Single Origin Espresso
Sourced from El Injerto in Guatemala's Huehuetenango highlands, this single origin espresso is sweet and layered with notes of chocolate, raspberry, and candied ginger.
Origin Story
- Guatemala
Arturo Aguirre
How to Brew
- Espresso
- Moka Pot
- AeroPress
Overview:
Barista Express
Ratio: 1:2.2
Coffee: 18g
Water: 40g
Brew Steps:
1. Fill portafilter and tamp
2. Insert into machine
3. Brew for 26 seconds
Espresso is known for its intensly concentrated flavors. Enjoy it alone or pair it with steamed milk for a match made in caffeine heaven.
Overview:
Bialetti 6 Cup
Ratio: 1:10
Coffee: 30g
Water: 300g
Brew Steps:
1. Heat water to 200°
2. Reattach brew basket
3. Heat to begin brew
Sometimes called stovetop espresso, the Moka Pot is a classic brew method that uses pressurized water to brew a very strong cup of coffee.
Overview:
AeroPress
Ratio: 1:11
Coffee: 18g
Water: 200g
Brew Steps:
0:00 - 50g bloom
0:40 - 150g pour
2:00 - Stir & plunge
Great for emphasizing depth and richness, AeroPress brews one small strong cup of coffee at a time and is perfect to travel with.
About the Producer
Jesús Aguirre Panamá founded El Injerto in 1874 and planted the first coffee around 1900. Today the fourth generation of the Aguirre family manages the farm, which has placed in the Cup of Excellence finals fifteen times and won seven first place awards. Coffee pickers are paid well and provided housing, food, and recreation areas on the farm, so many return each harvest season and bring experience with El Injerto’s high standards.
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