Highland Humanity is Higher Grounds' best-selling blend, a medium-dark roast of washed, USDA Organic coffees from Peru and Mexico named for the Chiapas highlands.
Caramel, cocoa, balanced
- Origin
- Peru, Mexico
- Process
- Washed
- Roast
- Medium-dark
- Roaster
- Higher Grounds Trading Co.
Roast level
LightMediumDark
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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
Peru, Mexico
Step 02 · ProcessProcessed
Washed
Step 03 · RoastRoasted
Medium-dark
About this coffee
What the roaster tells us.
Highland Humanity is Higher Grounds’ best-selling blend, a medium-dark roast of washed, USDA Organic coffees from Peru and Mexico named for the Chiapas highlands. The Traverse City roaster describes a balanced, chocolatey and bold cup with caramel and cocoa notes, mellow acidity and a smooth body. It’s a crowd-pleaser with a traditional profile, and Higher Grounds suggests a 1:17 ratio for drip or French press.
Product details checked 2026-10-13. Roaster descriptions can change between lots. Tasting notes describe sensory impressions, not a guarantee of how your brew will taste.
Where it’s from
Peru, Mexico
RoasterHigher Grounds Trading Co.
OriginPeru, Mexico
ProcessWashed
RoastMedium-dark
The people behind this coffee
Meet Higher Grounds Trading Co.
Higher Grounds Trading Co. has roasted in Traverse City, Michigan since 2002, buying certified organic coffee through direct, long-term partnerships with farmer cooperatives. It's a Certified B Corporation, and Tasting Table has named it a Midwest standout in specialty coffee. The roastery runs free public tours and tastings on select Fridays.
All Higher Grounds Trading Co. 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.
In18g
Out36g
Time25–30s
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Highland HumanityCaramel, cocoa, balanced
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