Guatemala: El Limon, Bourbon, Natural

San Patricio El Limon

  • Flavour profile Strawberry jam, red cherry, sultana
  • Process Natural
  • Varietal Bourbon
  • Roast Medium

£11.95


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  • This naturally processed Bourbon comes from San Patricio El Limón - a family-run farm in Palencia, Guatemala, led by Guadalupe Alberto “Beto” Reyes. Beto’s approach to coffee is rooted in care and curiosity. He’s constantly experimenting with processing and varietals, and this lot is a great example of that spirit.

    We’ve been working with Beto and his family since 2013, and their commitment to quality continues to impress. San Patricio El Limón sits just outside Guatemala City in Palencia - a region not officially recognised among Guatemala’s eight designated coffee-growing areas, but one that consistently produces standout coffees. The farm is surrounded by forest, cooled by elevation, and rich in volcanic soils. Bourbon trees are carefully managed, and cherries are picked at peak ripeness before being dried slowly on raised beds. It’s a hands-on, detail-driven approach that shows in the cup.

    Natural processing remains relatively uncommon in Guatemala, where washed methods dominate, but producers like Beto Reyes at San Patricio El Limón are helping to shift that narrative. At El Limón, ripe cherries are selectively harvested, meticulously sorted, and dried slowly on raised beds with the fruit still intact. This careful, hands-on approach allows sugars and compounds from the pulp to infuse into the bean, enhancing sweetness and complexity.

    Beto’s commitment to experimentation has led to a range of natural and hybrid process lots, including Pacamara and Caturra. His naturally processed Pacamara earned a top-15 placement in the Guatemala Cup of Excellence - a notable achievement that reflects both the quality of his coffees and the growing recognition of alternative processing methods in the region. The result of El Limon's natural processing is often a fuller-bodied, fruit-forward cup with more complexity and sweetness - and this lot is a great example of that.

    Expect a super sweet cup of strawberry jam! There's red cherries on the finish and aftertaste, as well as a very delicate sultana note.

    • Country: Guatemala
    • Region: Palencia
    • Farm: San Patricio El Limon
    • Farmer: Guadalupe Alberto 'Beto' Reyes Aguilar
    • Altitude: 1,350-1,850 m.a.s.l.
    • Farm size: 9 hectares
    • Varietal: Bourbon
    • Processing method: Natural
  • Tasting notes: Strawberry jam, red cherry, sultana.

    Cup of Excellence Cupping Scores

    • Clean cup: (1–8): 6.5
    • Sweetness: (1–8): 6.5
    • Acidity: (1–8): 6
    • Mouthfeel: (1–8): 6.5
    • Flavour: (1–8): 6
    • Aftertaste: (1–8): 6
    • Balance: (1–8): 6.5
    • Overall: (1–8): 6.5
    • Correction: (+36): +36
    • Total: (max. 100): 86.5

    Roast Information
    Medium - A nice steady pace, pushing it through the gap and just up to the cusp of second but not into it.

  • We offer our coffees as whole beans, pre-ground, and green unroasted.

    To help you choose the best pre-ground options for you, below is a list of popular brew methods that we find work well with our settings. And for more information, please visit our dedicated grind size article here.

    Espresso: Turkish coffee (jezve) or, you guessed it, espresso*

    Fine Filter: Moka pot, AeroPress, single cup pour-over (e.g. Hario V60 01, Chemex 1-3 cup, Kalita 155). Fine filter also works well for home espresso machines like the De'Longhi Dedica.

    Medium Filter: Double cup pour-over brewers (e.g., Clever Dripper, V60 02, Chemex 6/8/10 cup, Kalita 185, April, wide Orea, etc)

    Coarse Filter: Automatic drip brewers like Moccamaster, BUNN, Sage, Behmor etc, and syphon brewers.

    French Press: French Press (cafetiere/press pot/plunger Pot), cold brew, cowboy coffee.

    It is not possible to grind 3kg bags.

    Ground coffee cannot be refunded nor exchanged as it is a product customised especially for you. Full refund policy here.

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    *Please note that some home espresso machines will struggle with a standard espresso grind due to the wide variety of machines on the market and the difference in spec when compared to commercial espresso machines. If you are unsure whether this applies to your personal home set-up please get in touch.

  • If you place an order before 07:30, it will be roasted and dispatched that day. If you order after 07:30, it will carry over to the following working day for roasting.

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San Patricio El Limon

Each member of the Reyes family plays a part in running of San Patricio El Limon. This includes Beto's wife Maralyn, their children Saul, Elena, Betio and his wife Mafer and Beto's brother Felix who runs their mill.

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