The Coffee: 

Producer: Rodin Villatoro

Region: Huehuetenango

Processing: Double Washed

Varietal: Bourbon

Tasting: Nectarine, Plum, Chocolate

The Importer:

Onyx Coffee Importers

At its heart, Onyx Coffee Importers is about deep relationships, transparent sourcing, and bringing beautiful Guatemalan coffees into the world with intention and care. Based in Guatemala and grounded in decades of family coffee heritage, Onyx connects the people who grow remarkable coffee with roasters who care about quality and community.

From the highland farms of Huehuetenango to roasteries beyond, Onyx works directly with producers to source coffees that are not only outstanding in the cup but rooted in longstanding relationships built on trust, respect, and mutual support. Their approach is hands-on and people-first, rooted in a belief that exceptional coffee begins with connection and shared values.

Led by Edwin Martinez, who carries forward a family legacy in coffee growing and exporting, Onyx blends generational experience with a commitment to equitable and transparent practices. Their team curates a wide range of offerings — from dependable regional lots to distinctive microlots — each selected with care and a deep understanding of origin.

What makes Onyx truly special is their focus on honoring the people behind every coffee. They invest in quality control, open communication, and thoughtful collaboration so that roasters and growers alike can thrive together. For Makeworth, working with Onyx means partnering with a group that shares our commitment to meaningful moments, hospitality, and coffees that tell a real story from seed to cup.

The Producer:

Rodin Villatoro is a fourth-generation coffee producer from Huehuetenango, Guatemala, carrying forward a rich family legacy rooted in specialty coffee cultivation. Born into the renowned Villatoro coffee family, Rodin grew up immersed in farm life and has since brought a new level of technical expertise and innovation to his family’s estates.

He holds university degrees in agronomy, agriculture, and forestry from the University of San Carlos in Huehuetenango. This academic foundation informs his modern, science-driven approach to coffee farming and processing, blending technical precision with a deep respect for tradition.

As part of the next generation of Guatemalan producers, Rodin is known for his attention to detail, quality focus, and curiosity in the cup. He maintains close relationships with specialty roasters around the world while remaining deeply committed to sustainable practices and his local community.

This microlot features Bourbon, a classic heirloom variety prized for its balance, sweetness, and elegant structure. Grown at high elevations in Huehuetenango, the coffee benefits from volcanic soils, dramatic mountain terrain, and slow cherry maturation, all of which contribute to dense beans and layered flavor development.

Rodin uses a double washed process to highlight clarity and precision. Ripe cherries are hand-picked, depulped, and fermented before being thoroughly rinsed and washed a second time. This careful processing removes remaining mucilage and results in a clean, transparent expression of the coffee’s terroir.

In the cup, this Bourbon lot is refined and approachable, with rich sweetness, chocolate-forward depth, and a smooth, creamy mouthfeel. The structure is clean and balanced, allowing the inherent qualities of the variety and origin to shine.

This coffee reflects Rodin Villatoro’s thoughtful approach to production, where tradition and technical mastery come together to create a clear and expressive cup.