Intelligentsia Guatemala Milder Velásquez

Name: Intelligentsia Guatemala Milder Velásquez
Brand: Intelligentsia

Milder Velásquez grows this washed coffee on his own farm in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, at about 1,900 meters, and it's his third year on Intelligentsia's menu.

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Last updated November 6, 2026. Confirm current stock and price at the roaster.

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What the roaster tells us.

Milder Velásquez grows this washed coffee on his own farm in La Libertad, Huehuetenango, at about 1,900 meters, and it’s his third year on Intelligentsia’s menu. Intelligentsia first met his cooperative, Coopesqui, at a 2020 quality event it ran for smallholder groups in Guatemala. Coopesqui keeps each farmer’s coffee separate, which is how Milder’s lot stood out in a blind cupping. It’s a field blend of traditional varieties, and Intelligentsia lists red apple, cherry and orange. It comes in 10 oz bags.

Product details checked 2026-11-04. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.

Where it’s from

Guatemala, Huehuetenango

RoasterIntelligentsia

OriginGuatemala, Huehuetenango

ProcessWashed

RoastMedium

From farm to cup

Where it grew, how it was made, how it’s roasted.

Straight from the roaster’s listing — no guesswork added.

Step 01 · OriginGrown

Guatemala, Huehuetenango

Step 02 · ProcessProcessed

Washed

Step 03 · RoastRoasted

Medium

Before you buy

Is it right for you?

You’ll like it if…

You enjoy bright, fruity coffees.
You want a balanced, medium-roast cup that works with or without milk.

The details

Variety: Field blend of traditional varieties
Altitude: 1,900 m
Producer or farm: Milder Velásquez, Coopesqui cooperative
Certifications: Direct Trade
Bag size: 10 oz bag
Price: $24.00
Price per ounce: $2.40 per oz

From the roaster’s listing, checked November 4, 2026. Prices change.

About coffee from Guatemala

Guatemala's coffee grows on volcanic soils at high altitude in regions like Antigua, Huehuetenango and Santa Rosa. It's known for chocolate and caramel sweetness with a bright, clean finish.

What the process means

In a washed process, the fruit is removed from the bean before it dries. Washed coffees tend to taste clean and bright, and show off the character of the origin.

How to brew it

Starting recipes for this roast level. Adjust grind and ratio to taste; the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Method	Coffee	Water	Grind	Water temp	Time
Pour-over Our pick	15 g	250 g	Medium-fine	93°C / 200°F	2:30–3:30
French press	30 g	500 g	Coarse	93°C / 200°F	4 minutes
Cold brew	100 g	800 g	Coarse	Cold water	12–18 hours in the fridge

The people behind this coffee

Meet Intelligentsia

Intelligentsia started roasting in Chicago in 1995 and still roasts every bag there. Its buyers travel through the year to visit growers, and its Direct Trade program now includes more than 50 partners in 14 countries, many of them working with the roaster for over a decade. Each year the team cups, grades and releases more than 50 single origins and blends, from the Black Cat espressos it has made since the start to small, seasonal lots from Ethiopia, Kenya and Colombia. For filter coffee, Intelligentsia suggests a 1:18 coffee to water ratio as a starting point.

All Intelligentsia coffees

Espresso starting point

Dial it in

A 1:2 dose-to-yield ratio is a common place to start. Adjust grind and taste — the roaster’s own guidance always wins.

Your dose18 g

In18g

Out36g

Time25–30s

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