Pomegranate, Jasmine, Tea-like
A natural Geisha from the misty highlands of Cobán, where near-constant rainfall shapes something bright, floral and surprisingly delicate. Pomegranate and jasmine lead the way, with a clean, tea-like finish that lingers quietly. Guatemalan coffees don't often read like this - and that's exactly what makes it worth seeking out.
Floral, tea-like and fruit-bright clarity
Geisha from Guatemala is still a relative rarity, and this lot from Carlos Estrada's Santa Irene farm in Cobán makes a compelling case for why the country deserves more attention with the variety. The region's climate is unusual - persistent mist and rainfall, known locally as chipi-chipi, means there's no defined dry season, which shapes everything from the soil to the flowering cycle. Drying is slow and careful, and the natural process is kept deliberately low-intervention so those environmental conditions come through in the cup.
What you get is a Geisha with real definition: pomegranate brightness, jasmine aromatics and a clean, tea-like finish that feels light-footed and precise. It's the fourth release in Assembly's 10-Year Series, sourced through a decade-long relationship with Coffee Bird, and it carries that kind of quiet confidence - a coffee that doesn't need to announce itself.
Best suited to pour over or Aeropress, where the floral and fruit notes have room to open up. If you're drawn to coffees that feel more like a well-made tea than a heavy cup, this one's worth your time.
About the Roaster
Assembly Coffee started in Brixton in 2015, built around a simple conviction: that a roastery should source what its customers actually need, not what looks good on a shelf. Now a B-Corp certified team of thirty, they work with producers, scientists and hospitality partners across the world - bringing carefully chosen coffees to independent cafes, restaurants and home brewers from London to Manila.
