El Limonar

About the Coffee

El Limonar is a washed coffee from the Huehuetenango region of western Guatemala, grown and produced by Ramiro Martinez on his farm of the same name. At around 1,700 metres of elevation, the farm sits high enough that cool nights slow the cherries' development, which tends to build sweetness and acidity in the cup.

The lot is made up of Bourbon and Caturra, two closely related varieties valued for the clarity and balance they bring when grown at altitude. The coffee is fully washed, with the fruit removed before drying. Compared with natural or experimental methods, a washed process keeps the cup clean and lets the origin character come through without heavier fermentation notes.

Huehuetenango is one of Guatemala's most respected growing regions, known for bright, structured coffees, and El Limonar is a clear example: a medium roast that works equally well as filter or espresso.

About 94 Celcius

Marc-Alexandre Larocque founded 94 Celcius in Montreal in 2017, bringing a background in biochemistry and pharmacology to coffee roasting. That scientific training shapes how he approaches the work: roast curves are mapped and analyzed the same way you would track a controlled experiment, using a Probat P12 outfitted with precision temperature probes. The goal is consistency from batch to batch, not just a good result once.

94 Celcius gravitates toward coffees with traceable origins and roasters that share their sourcing values, building direct relationships with producers and importers rather than buying through anonymous channels. They're particularly drawn to experimental processing like co-fermentations and avant-garde techniques, so a coffee like Red Plum from Finca El Paraíso fits squarely in what they look for. They've been roasting in the greater Montreal area for six years, and their range spans everything from approachable filter coffees to coffees that push what the plant is capable of.

"As the guy responsible for testing your coffee before you get it, sampling 94 Celcius beans was an absolute pleasure. Every cup was remarkably clear AND had depth of flavour to explore. I'm particularly excited for you to try "El Limonar", which has the potential to be another subscriber favourite."

- Dean, Director of Coffee