Coffee Description
Mellow yet packed with flavor, this balanced blend offers welcoming vanilla and caramel flavors kicked up a notch by nuanced citrus notes. Silky body and sweet acidity combine for an approachable, satisfying cup.

Roast Level from the Roaster
Refers to the roast level in comparison with other coffees from the roaster
Light/Medium

Roast Level according to Crema
Refers to the roast level in comparison with all the coffees on Crema.co.
Light




Variety
Catimor

Process
Washed

Elevation
800-2010 masl

Region
San Marcos

About Manos Campesinas Cooperative, Sidama Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union of Guatemala
When Higher Grounds founded their fair trade coffee business in 2002, they sought to embed into the fiber of their organization the primary objective of the founding growers of Maya Vinic Cooperative. That objective? A pacifist struggle for indigenous rights. Maya Vinic was formed by surviving family and friends after the 1997 massacre of peaceful coffee growers in the Chiapas region of Mexico. Justice Blend honors them and their efforts.
A riff on a classic breakfast blend, Higher Grounds has crafted this medium-roasted coffee combining Guatemalan smoothness with Ethiopian zip. It’s an easy drinking complement to breakfast, the perfect way to wake up and face the day. Sip through the morning hours. Or for that matter, while away the afternoon.
San Marcos, Guatemala

Our coffee expert
Aubrey Mills
6+ years experience as Coffee Taster, Wholesale Director, barista and Coffee Quality Director.
Aubrey Mills is steeped in coffee. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe.
She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.”
Along with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
had this to say:
Aubrey Mills is steeped in coffee. Not literally, of course, but since 2013, she’s been preparing and tasting coffee for a career. Initially as a barista at the Portland, OR Insomnia Coffee and Dapper & Wise, her job was to stay on top of quality and help customers find coffees they were excited about. This involved tasting all the coffees they’d be serving that day, dialing in espresso or approve a drip recipe. She soon became Director of Wholesale at Dapper & Wise, where she regularly cupped at quality control cuppings with the team, hosted cuppings for the public and trained wholesale partners on proper coffee preparation. In the role of helping to maintain Dapper & Wise’s menu of diverse flavor profiles, roast levels and processing methods, Aubrey also visited coffee producing countries. She says, “Traveling to origin and experiencing the beginning of the coffee journey has given me greater perspective for how many variables can impact flavor in the final cup.” Along with her on-point palate and killer coffee know-how, Aubrey brings creativity, sparkle and grace to everything she does, actively looking for opportunities to showcase the value of specialty coffee and address sustainability issues in the industry.
"In my opinion, Justice is a celebration of the coffee fruit! The aroma is sweetly floral like a hibiscus flower and the first sip is a crisp granny smith apple. As it cools, a lively acidity presents itself as raspberry jam and finishes with a light roundness, similar to toffee. I recommend making enough for two because you're going to want someone to cheer."





Higher Grounds Coffee
Higher Grounds Coffee believes that high-quality coffee is sustainable only through a human-centric approach. They source 100% organic coffee directly through ownership of their importing co-op Cooperative Coffees, always paying well over market and fair trade minimum prices. Their coffee is meticulously cupped, profiled, and roasted with precision to bring out the best of every bean. They offer unique and tasty single-origins as well as delicious and crowd-pleasing blends.
Their dedication does not stop when the coffee hits the cup. They circle back to invest in farming communities via their nonprofit partners and through direct support of community development programs and sustainability initiatives. Whether it is school construction in Ethiopia, water projects in Chiapas, Mexico, or women's empowerment in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Higher Grounds has engaged in and supported farmer initiatives all over the world.
There are many coffee roasters to choose from, but no one does it like Higher Grounds. Their award-winning approach to sourcing and quality have earned them recognition from coast to coast.