Unity – Guatemala Monte Clara | Low Acid Mold-Free Medium Roast Coffee

Unity – Guatemala Monte Clara is a sweet, chocolate-forward medium roast for coffee lovers who want depth and body with a smooth, low-acid finish. Small-batch roasted in California in a mold-free, allergen-free facility, using specialty-grade Arabica from Nuevo Oriente.

Flavor Notes

• Chocolate, apple, and berry
• Body: full, syrupy • Finish: sweet, clean

Why It's Different

• Low acid – a roast profile built for comfort as well as flavor, gentler on sensitive stomachs.
• Mold-free – every batch is inspected by a licensed Q-grader for mold damage and defects.
• SPOKIN-verified allergen-free – the first coffee brand in the USA certified Top 9 allergen-free. Our roastery handles no nuts and follows strict allergen-free protocols.
• Q-grader inspected – specialty-grade Arabica, cupped and scored before it reaches your bag.
• Small-batch roasted – roasted to order in California, not sitting in a warehouse.

Roast & Process

Roast level: Medium · Process: Washed · Country: Guatemala · Region: Nuevo Oriente · Varietals: Caturra, Catuai, Villa Sarchi · Altitude: 1,200–1,600 MASL

About This Coffee

This is a regional lot we put together with our export partners in Guatemala City. Monte Clara comes from the Nuevo Oriente region in the far eastern part of Guatemala, along the Honduras and El Salvador border.

Nuevo Oriente is a relatively new coffee-growing region, only beginning cultivation in the 1950s. The region's volcanoes are inactive, but the remnants of previous eruptions have created rich volcanic soils perfect for coffee production. Coffee here grows between 1,200 and 1,600 meters, and the weather is cloudy and rainy — a challenge at harvest time, as drying takes longer in higher humidity. Depending on conditions, harvests are dried either on patios or in guardiolas.

Despite the humidity, the slower-growing coffee of Nuevo Oriente is practically bursting with flavor. This lot comes from a multitude of smallholder farms in Oriente, many of whom have farmed the same land for generations. Like many farmers in Guatemala, most have their own wet mill, so they control quality all the way from harvest through processing and drying.

Best For

• Drip, French press, or espresso
• Excellent with milk — the chocolate notes carry through
• An everyday cup that doesn't get thin

Brewing Guide

Whole bean • Grind fresh.

• Drip: 1:16 ratio • Medium grind
• French Press: 1:15 ratio • Coarse grind • 4-minute steep
• Espresso: 18 g in • 36–40 g out • 25–30s

Product Details

• Roast Level: Medium
• Origin: Nuevo Oriente, Guatemala
• Form: Whole Bean
• Bag Size: 10oz (280g)
• Allergens: None – SPOKIN-verified allergen-free, mold-free
• Ingredients: 100% Specialty Arabica Coffee

Learn More

• The Ultimate Guide to Allergen-Free Coffee — what an allergen-free roastery actually means.

Subscriptions & Bundles

Get every bag delivered with a Pangea Membership, or try several roasts at once with the Discovery Pack. You can also browse all our low acid coffees.

FAQ

Is Guatemala Monte Clara low acid?

Yes. Our roast profile reduces sharp acidity while keeping the coffee's natural sweetness — making it easier on sensitive stomachs.

Is this coffee mold-free?

Yes. Every batch is inspected on site by a licensed Q-grader for mold damage and defects, and roasted in a dedicated mold-free facility.

Is your facility allergen-free?

Yes. Pangea is SPOKIN-verified Top 9 allergen-free — the first coffee brand in the USA to earn it. Our roastery handles no nuts and follows strict allergen-free protocols.

What grind should I use?

Whole bean is best — grind medium for drip, coarse for French press, fine for espresso.

When will it ship?

Orders roast fresh and ship quickly from California. If something's off, we'll make it right.