why you’ll love our light roast guatemala coffee

Bright yet comforting, our Guatemala coffee from Huehuetenango is grown at high altitude, where cool nights and rich volcanic soil produce exceptional sweetness. Roasted to a light-to-medium profile, it balances a milk-chocolate body with lively citrus brightness and a drizzle of brown-sugar sweetness.

This lot is fully washed to preserve clarity and vibrance. Harvested between November and March, these beans are mostly Bourbon and Caturra varietals—known for layered nuance and smooth drinkability.

what makes guatemala coffee from huehuetenango so special?

Huehuetenango is one of Guatemala’s most celebrated coffee-growing regions—famous for its elevation, microclimates, and fruit-forward flavor. Nestled over 5,000 feet above sea level, the highlands here nurture slow bean development, enhancing sweetness and complexity.


Happi Guatemala captures all that in a single-origin roast that’s clean, chocolatey, and full of citrus nuance. It’s why Huehuetenango beans are a favorite among roasters—and a perfect intro for anyone new to Guatemalan coffee.

guatemalan coffee beans, responsibly sourced & roasted fresh

Every bag of Happi Guatemala is roasted to order—never pre-packed or sitting on a shelf. We work with trusted importers who source directly from small producers in Huehuetenango, Guatemala.

From harvest to roast, our goal is to preserve what makes Guatemalan coffee unique: bright clarity, clean sweetness, and regional nuance. The result is a cup that honors origin, celebrates flavor, and helps you start your day the Happi way.


Choose whole bean or ground—either way, it’s roasted fresh and shipped fast for bold flavor in every brew.


happi guatemala FAQs

Is this coffee considered light or medium roast?

Happi Guatemala is a light-to-medium roast coffee designed to preserve the origin’s signature brightness. Roasted just past first crack, it highlights orange-zest acidity and milk-chocolate sweetness with a smooth, clean finish. This roast level brings out the best of Guatemala’s Huehuetenango coffee beans.


What flavor notes should I expect?

Expect smooth milk chocolate, bright citrus, and brown-sugar sweetness—the signature flavor trio of a great Guatemalan light roast. These balanced, nuanced notes are what make Huehuetenango coffee so sought after.


What brew methods bring out Happi Guatemala’s best flavors?

Single origin coffees shine in pour-overs (V60, Kalita), Chemex, AeroPress, and drip brewers or coffee makers. For espresso, try a slightly longer extraction to highlight its chocolate sweetness. French-press fans can steep for 4 minutes to bring out its rich, sweet side.

Whole-bean or ground—what are my options?

Both. Choose whole-bean for maximum control or our fresh medium-drip grind for grinder-free convenience. Either way, your coffee is roasted to order and shipped at peak freshness.

What makes Huehuetenango beans special?

Huehuetenango is one of Guatemala’s most celebrated coffee-growing regions. High elevations (1,600m+) and dry mountain winds let the cherries ripen slowly, concentrating sugars for a naturally sweet, aromatic cup. It’s one of the standout regions for specialty Guatemalan coffee.

Curious to learn more? Read our full breakdown of Guatemalan coffee regions.