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Well-reviewed roaster
$1.49/oz
Producer
Elkin Guzman
COHuila, Huila,
- Coffees in catalog
- 8
- Currently in stock
- 1
- Roasters carrying
- 6
- Avg Cherry's Index
- 72.4
Elkin Guzman’s lots are carried by 6 different roasters. The same coffee, interpreted by 6 different roasting curves; a comparison nobody else can show you.
Producer overview
Elkin Guzman produces coffee in the Huila region of Colombia. His farm, El Mirador, is situated at an altitude ranging between 1550 and 1750 meters.
The farm maintains a diverse varietal landscape. The catalog records show a focus on Catiope, alongside Caturra, Bourbon, Castillo, and other unspecified varieties.
Guzman utilizes a wide range of processing methods. His portfolio includes washed, natural, honey, and anaerobic washed lots. He also produces experimental lots, which have been marketed under names such as Yellow Fruit Nectar, Spring Process, and Pink Champagne Process.
The catalog tracks seven distinct lots from this producer, which have been featured by six different roasters. These entries span recent harvest cycles.
Recent catalog examples include a washed lot of an unspecified variety roasted by Five Senses Coffee, a natural Caturra processed by PERC Coffee, and an anaerobic washed blend of Catiope and Bourbon roasted by Rogue Wave Coffee.
Guzman’s work is characterized by his application of diverse experimental processing techniques across a variety of cultivars.
- Huila producer
- Catiope specialist
- experimental process focus
- multi-roaster presence
Distilled from catalog data, COE history, and reviewer coverage.
Producer profile
Varietals
- catiope4 lots
- other2 lots
- caturra2 lots
- bourbon1 lot
- castillo1 lot
Processes
- Experimental3
- Washed1
- Anaerobic Washed1
Altitude
1550–1750m
Harvests
2024
Five Senses Coffee1 lot
Archived (7)
Elkin Guzman - Yellow Fruit Nectar
Anaerobic Washed lot with Passion Fruit, Tart Strawberry, and Nectarine in the cup.
Huila,, CO · Anaerobic Washed
LightPassion FruitStrawberryPeach+1
ROTY 2017 roaster
85
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
El Mirador - Catiope Spring Process
Experimental lot with Peach Ring Gummies, Blackberry, and Pear in the cup.
Huila, CO · Experimental
LightPeachBlackberryPear
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$3.17/oz
Out of stock
El Mirador - Pink Champagne Process
Expect Guava, Pink Peppercorn, and Vanilla from this experimental.
Huila, CO · Experimental
LightGuavaPepperVanilla
Well-reviewed roaster
80
$3.67/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Elkin Guzman El Mirador Catiope | Strawberry Co-ferment
Expect Strawberry Jam, Muscat Grape, and Plum Candy from this experimental.
Huila, CO · Experimental
Medium-LightStrawberryGrapePlum+2
Well-reviewed roaster
75
$1.64/oz
Out of stock
WatermelonCoconutOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
68
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Elkin Guzman El Mirador Catiope Bourbon
Expect Raspberry, Grape Candy, and Lychee from this carbonic maceration.
Huila, CO · Carbonic Maceration
Medium-LightRaspberryCandyLychee+1
SCA 88.0
67
$1.52/oz
Out of stock
Colombia - Elkin Guzman - Honey
Honey lot with Hibiscus, Peach, and Tropical Fruits in the cup.
Huila, CO · Honey
HibiscusPeachTropical Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
$1.45/oz
Out of stock
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