Guatemala Finca Oná from Tuckaway Coffee Roasters is a medium roast that captures everything compelling about high-altitude Guatemalan coffee: rich body, approachable sweetness, and the kind of balance that works morning through afternoon. Grown between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in the microclimates of El Quetzal, San Marcos, this coffee comes from a historic estate that's been family-owned since 1860—and has evolved into a model of sustainability and community investment.
Tuckaway developed this roast to let the coffee's natural character shine without venturing into char or bitterness. The result is clean, satisfying, and versatile.
Tasting Notes
Expect dark chocolate as the dominant note, supported by vanilla and warm baking spice—think cinnamon and nutmeg. The body is velvety and full without being heavy, with a mellow acidity that keeps things lively but never sharp. The finish lingers with cocoa and a hint of sweetness, making it easy to drink black or with milk.
This is a forgiving coffee. It doesn't demand precision to taste good, but it rewards care when you dial it in.
Brew Methods
Guatemala Finca Oná shines across methods. As pour over (V60, Chemex), it delivers clarity and lets the chocolate and spice notes separate cleanly. In a French press, the body gets richer and the vanilla becomes more pronounced. It also pulls beautifully as espresso—sweet, balanced, and expressive in milk drinks. If you're new to single-origin espresso, this is a great place to start.
About the Roaster
Tuckaway Coffee Roasters focuses on transparency and relationships with producers who prioritize both quality and ethics. Finca Oná is Rainforest Alliance certified, operates its own hydroelectric plant, runs an onsite medical clinic, and collaborates with Guatemalan universities on agricultural research. It's coffee with a traceable story.
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