Grown Under The Guatemalan Sun - Fonte Roasts A Perfect Morning Coffee

Master Roaster Steve Smith recently released Fonte Coffee Roaster's new "Guatemala El Limonar" (the lemon tree), which has limited availability. Once harvested, this blend of old planting Bourbon, Mondo Novo and Caturra varietals are processed at the wet mill on site and then carefully patio dried under the sun. This clean and light coffee can brighten a morning with its lively citrus notes and malted milk chocolate finish. "Guatemala El Limonar" retails for $20 a pound and can be purchased online at www.fontecoffee.com, or Fonte Cafe and Wine Bar (1321 First Ave) located in downtown Seattle, across from the Seattle Art Museum.

The El Limonar estate is located in the mountainous Huehuetanango region that approaches the southern Mexico border. It is operated by second generation growers, sons and daughters of the Aguirre family, coffee pioneers of the area who founded the El Injerto estate. El Limonar has been in operation since the mid-fifties, has won regional and national awards for its ecological and socially sustainable practices, including recognition in the Cup of Excellence competitions.

"In the cup, this year's El Limonar presents a dominant character of sweet lemon, with lots of fruity citrus notes throughout. Overall lighter in body, this straightforward cup makes a perfect morning coffee, in turns tart, sweet and clean", says Smith

About Fonte Coffee Roaster
Fonte Coffee Roaster, one of Seattle's premium independent roasters provides single origin and specialty coffees and tea for cafes, retailers, restaurants and hotels. The company was founded in 1992 by Seattle native Paul Odom to create coffees that would please the most discriminating enthusiast. Fonte's Master Roaster Steve Smith is committed to exceptional cup quality. He sources the best handpicked beans, blends compatible aromas and flavors with artisan quality, and roasts by hand with masterful expertise. Smith manages a rigorous roast to order production process that involves shipping on the same day of roasting, ensuring to-the-minute freshness. For more information about Font�'s finely crafted coffees, please visit www.fontecoffee.com