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Instant Guatemala El Socorro Maracaturra

  • Instant Guatemala El Socorro Maracaturra

The 3-second version

  • Single-origin traceability from Juan Diego's Guatemalan farm
  • Maracaturra varietal with chamomile and mineral flavor notes
  • Dissolves fully in hot water or milk with no brewing required
  • Delicate flavor profile, not bold or heavy
  • Instant format won't replicate fresh-brewed texture
  • Six packets finish quickly for daily drinkers

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Single-origin instant coffee from a Cup of Excellence Guatemalan producer

Most instant coffee erases origin in favor of consistency, blending beans from multiple countries into a generic medium roast. This one does the opposite: it names the farm, the producer, and even the botanical variety, then freeze-dries it into soluble form. The result is a packet you can dissolve in a mug while keeping the same traceability you'd expect from whole beans. It matters if you've learned to care where your coffee comes from but refuse to carry a hand grinder on every trip, or if your workplace kitchen tops out at a kettle.

Good gift when

  • Travelers who want better coffee than hotel room packets
  • Office workers without access to brewing equipment
  • Single-origin enthusiasts curious about instant formats
  • Anyone balancing specialty coffee habits with tight morning schedules

Skip it if You prefer darker roasts with more body, or you want the full sensory process of grinding and brewing your own beans each morning

Specs

Origin
El Socorro, Guatemala
Producer
Juan Diego
Varietal
Maracaturra (Maragogype x Caturra)
Format
Soluble instant coffee
Quantity
6 packets
Flavor notes
Chamomile, mineral-forward raw sugar

What's included

  • 6 pre-portioned packets of instant coffee

If you're giving it

  • No sizing to guess
  • Arrives ready to give

Specialty coffee format that works for recipients without brewing equipment.

The details

This instant coffee carries the full name of its origin: a single farm in Guatemala, a specific varietal, and the producer who grew it. The Maracaturra variety is a cross between Maragogype and Caturra plants, and this lot comes from Juan Diego's El Socorro farm, a Cup of Excellence winning operation.

The flavor profile leans toward delicate chamomile and a mineral quality that recalls unrefined sugar. Each packet holds a pre-measured dose of soluble crystals that dissolve completely in hot water or any milk you prefer, no brewing equipment required.

You get six individual packets, each portioned for one serving. The instant format preserves the single-origin character while eliminating grinders, filters, and cleanup. It dissolves cleanly without grit or residue, making it practical for travel, office spaces without full kitchens, or mornings when you want something specific without the ritual.

Maracaturra varietal grown by Juan Diego at El Socorro, prepared as soluble crystals

$17.50at onyxcoffeelab.com

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Questions

How do you prepare this instant coffee?
Dissolve one packet in hot water or your preferred milk. The soluble crystals dissolve completely without brewing equipment, filters, or a grinder.
What does Maracaturra coffee taste like?
This lot offers soft chamomile notes and a mineral quality similar to raw sugar. The profile is delicate rather than bold, with clarity that reflects the single-origin sourcing.
Is instant coffee lower quality than brewed beans?
This instant format uses beans from a Cup of Excellence winning producer and maintains full traceability to the farm and varietal. The freeze-drying process preserves origin character, though the texture differs from fresh-brewed coffee.
How many servings does one pack include?
Six individual packets, each pre-portioned for one serving. If you drink coffee daily, one pack covers less than a week.

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