Slow Jam is Back: A Unique Guatemala Coffee with Jammy, Fruity Notes

Slow Jam Coffee is back — and it’s as groovy as ever.

(Coffee Release- Slow Jam)

If you’re looking for a specialty coffee from Guatemala that pushes the boundaries of flavor and processing, Slow Jam delivers a truly memorable experience. This light-roasted coffee opens with bright notes of tart strawberry jam, layered with hibiscus and pomegranate. It finishes with a vibrant tropical acidity that keeps you coming back for more.

But what really makes Slow Jam special goes far beyond the cup.

What Makes Slow Jam Coffee So Unique?

(Slow Jam brewed)

Slow Jam is the result of years of innovation by the team at Finca San Jerónimo Miramar (FSJM), one of our long-time origin partners in Guatemala. Over the course of three harvest seasons, they developed a proprietary process that blends elements of w ashed and natural coffee processing methods into something entirely new.

Unlike traditional processing — where coffee cherries are depulped before fermentation — Slow Jam coffee cherries are placed directly into fermentation tanks. This allows the fruit to develop a rich, jammy character as the mucilage transforms during fermentation.

To preserve these delicate flavors, FSJM created a custom depulping method that removes the outer layer without water, maintaining the integrity of the fruit-forward profile. The result is a coffee that combines the clarity of washed coffee with the sweetness and complexity of natural processing.

A Coffee That Starts at the Fruit

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Every great coffee starts as a fruit. If you're curious about how this process works from the very beginning, we recommend exploring our guide on what a coffee cherry is and how it becomes coffee.

In the case of Slow Jam, the fermentation process enhances the natural sugars in the coffee cherry, creating a flavor profile that feels both expressive and balanced.

Flavor Profile: Bright, Jammy, and Tropical (H2)

Slow Jam is a light roast designed to highlight complexity and vibrancy. In the cup, you’ll experience:

Strawberry jam sweetness

Hibiscus and pomegranate notes

Tropical fruit acidity

This makes it a perfect choice for those who enjoy fruit-forward coffees or are looking to explore something new within the world of specialty coffee.

From Farm to Cup: A Commitment to Innovation and Sustainability

(Coffee drying at Finca San Jerónimo Miramar in Guatemala, where the innovative Slow Jam process enhances the natural sweetness of the coffee cherry.)

Slow Jam is one of two coffees we currently offer from Finca San Jerónimo Miramar, a farm known for its commitment to innovation, regenerative agriculture, and long-term sustainability.

As a fifth-generation coffee producer, the team at FSJM continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in coffee processing, while maintaining a deep respect for the land and the people behind every harvest.

This philosophy aligns closely with our approach to coffee that gives back , where long-term relationships with farmers and communities lead to better quality, transparency, and impact.

Explore the Full Experience

If you're interested in how processing impacts flavor, you may also enjoy our guide comparing washed vs natural coffee processing methods .

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