Antigua is a small city in southern Guatemala surrounded by volcanoes, the largest of which is Volcán de Agua. This towering volcano stands at more than 3,500 meters and, when not hidden by cloud cover, dominates the landscape.

The Mayans called this massive volcano Hunapu, and it’s the same name that Luis Pedro Zelaya uses to refer to the coffee producers that farm mostly Bourbon variety coffee in the nutrient-rich, volcanic soil of Antigua. Luis is a fourth generation farmer and owner of the renowned Beneficio Bella Vista. Luis works with nearly 300 farmers in the area to deliver ripe, sorted coffee that’s processed to perfection.

Many of the world’s best coffee roasters purchase selections from Beneficio Bella Vista, including our roasting partner, Madcap Coffee Co. The green buying team at Madcap has sorted through and tasted numerous lots from Luis at Beneficio Bella Vista, and this Hunapu coffee is a special selection from this area.

The tasting profile of Hunapu consists of intense sweetness with notes of chocolate and cocoa, a creamy body and hints of citrus and berry. It’s terrific as both hot or iced coffee, as well as espresso, where more fruit and floral qualities are expressed. We’ve also got retail bags of Hunapu for brewing at the home or office.