Guatemala Flor de Maiz by Raymond Brigleb - Coffee Tasting Review | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee)[ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/dashboard) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) Cupping Details Cupping Details =============== [ Guatemala Flor de Maiz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/85-guatemala-flor-de-maiz) from [ Máquina Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters) Tasted by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) 6 months ago Flavors Observed [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "The warm, earthy tone of the hex code #a06a42 represents the deep, complex, and indulgent qualities of the chocolate coffee flavor.") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "The warm, golden-yellow hex code #D4A017 represents the deep, toasted color of caramel, which is a fitting visual representation of this sweet and decadent coffee flavor.") [ cocoa powder ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "The dark brown hex code #703b0a was chosen to represent the deep, earthy tones of the cocoa powder flavor, which is similar to the color of unsweetened cocoa powder.") Tasting Notes A simple, sweet cup. Brewing Recipe ### Hario Woodneck Basic Recipe by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) • 12:15 A classic cloth-filter pour-over method that produces a rich, full-bodied cup with more natural oils than paper-filtered coffee. The cloth filter provides excellent clarity while maintaining body. ### Ingredients Coffee 25g Brew Amount 400g Dose Medium-fine (like fine sand) Temperature 93-95°C / 200°F Yield 1:16 Filter Cloth filter 1. ​ Total Step Instructions 2. ​ 0:00 Rinse the cloth filter with hot water to remove any flavors and preheat the dripper 3. ​ 0:15 0:15 Add coffee grounds to the filter and gently shake to level the bed 4. ​ 0:45 0:30 Start your timer and pour about 50g of water to bloom the coffee. Let it sit for 30 seconds 5. ​ 1:45 1:00 Continue pouring in slow circles, adding water gradually until you reach 400g total by about 3 minutes 6. ​ 4:45 3:00 Keep the water level steady, never too high. Maintain consistent, gentle pours 7. ​ 8:15 3:30 Let it drain completely — total brew time should be 3½ to 4 minutes 8. ​ 12:15 4:00 Swirl the carafe gently before serving to mix any settled sediment More about this coffee ### [ Guatemala Flor de Maiz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/85-guatemala-flor-de-maiz) by [ Máquina Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/53-maquina-coffee-roasters) Country Guatemala First noted Nov 14, 2025 Last tasted Nov 14, 2025 1 cupping [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ cocoa powder ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/35 "cocoa powder") Comments No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts! Sign in to join the conversation [ Sign In ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) Log In to Cup Log in to your account Enter your email and password to continue Email address Password Remember me Cancel Log in Need an account? [Sign up](https://unpacking.coffee/register) Brew Date Nov 14 Roast Date Nov 7 Created 6 months ago Cupping Details Method Hario Woodneck Tasted by [@rbrigleb](https://unpacking.coffee/users/rbrigleb) Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. Filters 12 showing Users 0 Coffees 0 Roasters 0 Recipes 0 Explore featured coffees Start typing to search across the entire database. 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