Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

Golden Honeycomb Sweetness with Sparkling Green Apple Clarity

Meet November's Bean of the Month: an irresistible crowd-pleaser from Guatemala's famed Huehuetenango highlands. Grown between 1,800 and 2,000 metres above sea level, Guatemala Rio Azul is a vibrant washed micro-lot that balances rich indulgence with refreshing fruit clarity.

It opens with inviting aromatics of rich chocolate, cacao, and malt, giving way to layers of golden honeycomb, dark grape, prune, and tropical fruit in the cup. Lifted by a sparkling green apple acidity and finishing with a crisp touch of lime candy, this juicy release delivers pure sweetness across every extraction method.

The Taste Palette
Honeycomb Dark Grape & Prune Green Apple Warm Chocolate Malt

186 Dedicated Farming Families

Cultivated by the Rio Azul co-operative, established in 1967 in Jacaltenango. Smallholders farm steep two-acre plots where heirloom Caturra and Bourbon trees grow alongside food crops and active beehives that pollinate the coffee blossoms.

High-Altitude Fully Washed Processing

Grown at extreme altitudes reaching 2,000 metres and washed with pristine mountain water. This meticulous processing unlocks a clean, translucent cup character and earned the highest marks on our cupping table for pure flavour.

Exceptional Versatility

A true all-rounder. Enjoy pronounced tropical fruit and sparkling green apple clarity on filter and pour-over, or extract rich honeycomb and malt sweetness that cuts smoothly through milk for a velvety flat white.

Why You'll Love Our Bean of the Month

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Curated Single Origins – Every month, we select a rare, standout single origin for its distinct regional character and exceptional quality.
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The Roaster's Choice – Hand-selected by our master roasters in Brisbane for its unique flavour profile and premium 84.5 specialty cupping score.
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Peak Freshness Guaranteed – Roasted fresh in Eagle Farm and shipped directly to your door, ensuring the fullest flavour and aroma in every cup.
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★★★★★ Past Release: El Salvador Santa Ana

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– Libby (Verified Buyer)

$62.00
$62.00

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Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

$62.00
Bean of the Month
Bean of the Month

Bean of the Month

$62.00
Select an option: 1kg Bag
Select a grind: Home Espresso (4.7)
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
ABOUT THIS COFFEE
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Guatemala Rio Azul is a genuine crowd-pleaser that balances comforting sweetness with lively fruit clarity. Sourced from the legendary Huehuetenango growing region, this fully washed lot opens with warm, classic aromatics of chocolate, cacao, and malt. In the cup, golden honeycomb sweetness pairs effortlessly with dark grape, prune, and tropical fruit notes, lifted by a sparkling green apple acidity and finishing with a crisp touch of lime candy.

The Tasting Profile
Flavour
Honeycomb & Dark Grape
Aroma
Chocolate & Malt
Finish
Lime Candy Sweet
Acidity
Sparkling Green Apple
Body
Juicy & Smooth

A Co-operative Legacy Built Across Generations

The Rio Azul co-operative was founded in 1967 when visionary growers from the renowned Huehuetenango region joined together to share technical knowledge and build collective processing infrastructure. Today Rio Azul supports a community of 186 farming families who continue to build on that proud heritage.

With an average farm size of just two acres, every metre of land is cared for with intense precision. Food crops of corn and beans grow alongside heirloom Caturra and Bourbon coffee trees under natural shade canopies. Local beehives placed throughout the farms harvest nectar from the flowering coffee blossoms, providing natural cross-pollination while generating a secondary honey income for local families.

High-Altitude Specialty Quality

Farmed between 1,800 and 2,000 metres above sea level, the cool mountain nights slow cherry development, packing the beans with dense sugars and organic acids. On our cupping table, this lot achieved a strong specialty score of 84.5/100, landing its highest marks across the flavour and sweetness categories.

Brewing Recommendations

Guatemala Rio Azul performs exceptionally well across various extraction styles:

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Espresso with Milk: Sweet honeycomb, chocolate, and malt flavours lead the extraction, pairing effortlessly with textured milk to create a rich flat white or latte with gentle, rounded acidity.
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Filter & Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex): A lighter roast profile accentuates the sparkling green apple and tropical fruit notes, producing a bright, translucent cup with clean sweetness.
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Grind Fresh Daily: Fresh on-demand grinding preserves the delicate aromatic oils and ensures clean extraction.

Roasted Fresh Daily in Eagle Farm

November's Bean of the Month is roasted fresh daily in Brisbane and dispatched quickly to guarantee peak cup quality across Australia.

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GRIND GUIDE
GRIND GUIDE
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Find Your Perfect Grind Setting

We precision-grind your beans to match your specific brewing equipment. Match your device below to choose the right setting at checkout.

Plunger & Immersion

Coarse Grind • 6.2

Best for French Press, plunger, and immersion devices where coffee grounds stay in contact with water for an extended brew time.

AeroPress, Pour-Over & Drip Filter

Medium Grind • 5.7

Ideal for paper or metal cone filter methods. Fits AeroPress, AeroPress Go, Hario V60, Chemex, Fretta, Moccamaster, and batch drip brewers.

Stovetop & Moka Pot

Medium-Fine Grind • 5.1

Designed for classic Moka pots to deliver a rich, concentrated extraction without clogging the filter basket.

Standard Home Espresso Machines

Fine Grind • 4.7

Calibrated for entry-level home espresso setups, including:

  • Atomic Coffee Maker
  • Breville Bambino and Bambino Plus
  • Breville Compact Café and Infuser
  • Breville Duo Temp Pro
  • De'Longhi Dedica Range
  • Krups Coffee Makers
  • Solis Barista Perfetta Plus

Optimised Home Espresso

Fine Grind • 4.5

A slightly tighter fine setting for optimal pressure and performance on specific home units, such as:

  • Baby Gaggia

Semi-Pro Espresso Machines (Series 1)

Finer Grind • 4.2

Built for prosumer machines with commercial-style group heads or dual boilers, including:

  • Ascaso Baby and Barista T Series
  • Boema
  • Faema Faemina
  • Gaggia Milano
  • Nuova Simonelli Musica and Oscar
  • Rancilio Silvia
  • Rocket Appartamento and Giotto
  • Wega W Mini

Semi-Pro & High-Pressure Portable Espresso

Finer Grind • 4.0

Recommended for high-bar prosumer setups and specialized manual espresso makers, including:

  • Bellezza Espresso Machines
  • Breville Dual Boiler
  • ECM Giotto
  • KitchenAid Espresso Machine
  • La Pavoni Lever
  • Sunbeam Café Series
  • Vibiemme Domobar
  • Wacaco Nanopresso, Handpresso, and Portaspresso portables

Refillable Pods & Capsules

Fine Grind • 3.5

Specially calibrated for reusable stainless steel or silicone pods across all major capsule formats.

Turkish Coffee

Very Fine Grind • 2.0

An extra-fine powder grind essential for traditional unfiltered Cezve or Ibrik brewing.

Please note: While we grind as close as possible to your exact setup, home equipment variations mean flow rates can differ slightly.

Want complete control over your extractions? Explore our hand-selected range of home coffee grinders HERE.

SHIPPING
SHIPPING
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Shipping & Dispatch Information

Packed and dispatched fresh from our Brisbane roasteries directly to your door Australia-wide.

Shipping Rates

Free Shipping Available

We offer Free Shipping Australia-wide for online orders that include:

  • 1kg of coffee beans (includes cumulative totals, e.g., 4 x 250g bags qualifies)
  • 60-pack coffee capsules
For all other orders, a standard flat rate of $9.95 Australia-wide applies.

Order Dispatch & Shipping Times

2-Day Turnaround
  • All online orders are packed and dispatched directly from our Brisbane roasteries in Eagle Farm or Bowen Hills, QLD.
  • We maintain a 2 business day dispatch turnaround for all online orders. During major promotional periods, dispatch times may increase slightly.
  • Final delivery times vary depending on your location.
  • PO Box addresses may experience slightly longer delivery windows due to carrier restrictions.

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