Name: Guatemala Acatenango
Brand: Ember Coffee Co.
SKU: SIN-GUA-12OZ-WB
Price: 23.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Guatemala Acatenango

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"Bold and smooth, with a hit of dark cherry and cocoa. You can taste the quality. It’s got a clean finish, and I love having it as my afternoon pick-me-up."

Amos B. VERIFIED BUYER

Notes of dark red cherries, bittersweet cocoa

Grind

Whole Bean

Ground

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12 oz. ~ 21 cups Price Per Cup: $1.09

BEST VALUE 4 lbs. ~ 115 cups Price Per Cup: $0.78 SAVE 30%+

4 oz. sample ~ 7 cups Price Per Cup: $1.14 LOW RISK

Voted "Best Coffee" in Minnesota (2023-2025)

Air Roasted For Smooth Flavor

Roasts and Ships Within Days

Some mornings demand honesty. This coffee understands. It arrives in your cup carrying the weight of ancient earth—dark red cherries ripened under mountain sun, their sweetness edged with something deeper. The first sip doesn't comfort; it awakens.

Bittersweet cocoa unfolds across your palate, complex as the thoughts that surface during your morning ritual. This isn't the coffee for rushed mornings or half-attention. It asks you to be present, to taste how sweetness and darkness dance together, neither winning, both necessary.

In the quiet of your kitchen, ceramic mug warming your hands, you recognize this feeling. It's the same one that comes when reading poetry that cuts true, or watching storms build across Minnesota skies. The cherries brighten, the cocoa grounds you, and somewhere between them you find that rare thing—coffee that doesn't pretend life is simple.

Your French press holds liquid honesty. Bold, distinctive, uncompromising. Some mornings, that's exactly what you need.

Air roasting uses clean, hot air to roast each coffee bean evenly—resulting in a smoother, cleaner flavor without the bitterness or burnt taste you get from traditional drum roasting. Because the beans don’t sit on hot metal, there's no smoky aftertaste—just pure, nuanced notes. It’s a gentler process that lets the bean’s true character shine.

100% Specialty Arabica Coffee

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About the Producer

Each morning from September through April, across the highlands between 1300 and 2200 meters, over 1,900 smallholder farmers of ASPROGUATE begin their harvest rituals. Among them, 55% are women, and 90% belong to the indigenous Kaqchikel and Tz'utujil communities who have cultivated these slopes for generations. After picking ripe cherries from their Bourbon, Caturra, and Maragogype plants, they gather at the wet mills where coffee ferments for 12 to 48 hours—timing perfected through monthly workshops held in their San Martín Jilotepeque office. This isn't just coffee processing; it's community building. While beans wash clean of their mucilage, producers share techniques for organic fertilizers and erosion control, some planning side businesses in textiles and crafts. For these families, where 85% depend entirely on agriculture, each cup carries the weight of collective determination—mild malt sweetness brightened by the tart optimism of neighbors supporting neighbors.

ASPROGUATE - Chimaltenango, Guatemala

About the Coffee

ROAST

LIGHT DARK

Your French press holds liquid honesty. Bold, distinctive, uncompromising. Some mornings, that's exactly what you need.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s all in the roast. While most coffee is drum-roasted, which means the beans are scorched as they come in contact with the hot sides of the metal drum. In contrast, we use superheated air for heat transfer—a method used by less than 1% of roasters worldwide. It delivers smoother, more balanced flavor with zero burnt bitterness.

Our air-roasting process reduces acidity and eliminates that harsh, burnt bitterness found in most coffees. That means no gut-bomb effect, no acid reflux, and no regret after your second cup. Even customers who’ve sworn off coffee come back for Ember.

Crazy fresh. We roast in small batches right here in Minnesota and ship quickly—so your beans haven’t been sitting on a shelf for months losing flavor. You’ll taste the difference the moment you open the bag. Plus we stamp our bags with the roast date, not the "best buy" date. Note: Most coffees actually improve in taste in the two weeks following its roast date. If you receive a bag that was roasted 7-10 days from your date of order, we've likely held it to allow for off-gassing and maximum flavor.

We believe great coffee starts at the source. That’s why we build direct trade relationships with farmers who care as much as we do. Better pay for them, better beans for you, and a whole lot more integrity in your cup.

Yes, yes, and yes. Whether you’re team drip, AeroPress, Chemex, or full-on espresso, Ember’s roasts are engineered to perform across all brew methods without losing flavor, depth, or smoothness.

Because once you taste coffee that’s roasted right, sourced right, and doesn’t wreck your stomach… it’s game over for the grocery store brands and chain coffee shops. Ember becomes the new standard.

Specialty-Grade Coffee, Delicious Taste

We only roast the top 5% of beans in the world—carefully selected for clarity, character, and consistency. When you start with exceptional quality, you don't need shortcuts. Every cup begins with a promise: good beans, done right.

We partner with producers who prioritize fair wages, sustainable practices, and long-term relationships. From seed to sip, this coffee is as good for the growers as it is for you. Because doing it right means doing it together.

Air roasting unlocks the bean’s full aroma and complexity—think vibrant notes that actually reflect the origin. It’s a cleaner, more expressive cup that delights your senses from the first inhale to the last warm sip—so you actually taste the coffee's origin and not just the burntness of the roaster drum.

Most roasters use scorching-hot drums that can leave bitter, smoky notes. We air roast with precision and patience—preserving delicate flavors and skipping the scorch. The result? Coffee that’s smooth, never harsh, and always easy on your taste buds.

Air roasting reduces acidity and surface oils, making Ember coffee gentler on digestion. It’s a clean, smooth experience—even black—that doesn’t leave you with jitters or heartburn. Just calm energy and a ritual you can feel good about.

Science-Backed Ingredients

We only roast Arabica beans that score 82+ on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale—a mark of exceptional flavor, cleanliness, and complexity. Grown at higher elevations and harvested by hand, these beans mature slower, developing deeper sweetness, brighter notes, and a more layered cup. It’s the top 5% of coffee in the world—and you’ll taste why.

Every lot we roast meets SCA’s rigorous grading system, which evaluates 10 key attributes—like aroma, acidity, balance, and aftertaste. Each batch is cupped, scored, and traceable, ensuring not just quality, but integrity at every step. This isn't marketing fluff—it’s a globally respected benchmark for true specialty coffee. We source, roast, and brew with purpose—so you get a cup you can count on.

Clean beans matter. All Ember Coffee is tested and certified mold-free, ensuring a healthier cup without hidden contaminants. Lower-quality coffees often carry higher risks of mold and mycotoxins due to poor storage or processing. We hold every batch to higher standards—because you deserve a cup that’s as pure as it is delicious.

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Rooted in values, roasted with heart, and delivered fresh for real life.

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Crafted in the North. Shared Nationwide.

Ember Coffee is Born

We opened our Big Lake coffeeshop and roastery and launched our first full production run. Built by family, led by women, and grounded in the values of the North—humble, honest, and quietly exceptional.

Winning Minnesota's Best

We were honored as Gold Winner for Best Coffee, Coffeehouse, and MN-Made Product for THREE years in a row. No gimmicks—just fresh air-roasted coffee, crafted with care and shared by a community that truly feels like home.

20,000 Bags Sold

With over 20,000 bags brewed, Ember continues to grow—without ever growing out of what matters. We roast with purpose, deliver with heart, and help make your mornings more meaningful.