Introduction of Guatemalan coffee beans, Guatemalan coffee bean producing areas

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Guatemala coffee beans

Guatemala Antigua coffee is not only smooth and hard, but also of good quality. It is a perfect combination of acid and sweet. Together with a trace of smoke, it emphasizes its deep depression and mystery.

Guatemala is located in the middle of North and South America, and its geographical position occupies an important position in Central America. Guatemala covers an area of approximately 108899 square kilometers. Land features can be divided into: volcanic plateau, lowland tropical forests, volcanic sandy coastal plains on the Pacific coast, and virgin land on the Caribbean coast. The Sierra Madre Mountains in Central America span the east and west of Guatemala, covering an area of about 2/3 and containing 34 volcanoes. Rivers and lakes dot the landscape, while equatorial forests and plain jungles cover it. There are also undeveloped volcanic beaches on the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

Coffee produced in Guatemala is one of the world's top coffees, because Guatemala is a volcanic terrain with high altitude, and these volcanoes are the most ideal places to grow coffee. The tasters prefer this blend of flavoured coffee with a spicy flavour to other varieties. The extra-hard coffee beans here are rare good coffee, it is full of particles, delicious, balanced acidity. Guatemala has also received attention for its giant coffee beans.

Coffee was introduced to Guatemala in 1750 by Father Jesuit, and German colonists developed the coffee industry in the late 19th century. Today, most of the coffee industry is produced in the south of the country. There are seven coffee producing areas in Guatemala, and the coffee flavor produced in each producing area is different. However, in summary, the coffee in Guatemala presents mild and mellow overall texture, elegant aroma, and special and pleasant acidity similar to fruit acid, which has become the aristocrat of coffee. Antigua Classic coffee is deeply recommended by coffee connoisseurs around the world.

Antigua is the oldest and most beautiful city in America. As early as 1543, Antigua was the colonial capital of Central America, and the Spanish government was also located here. After a major earthquake in 1773, Antigua was completely destroyed, so the capital was moved to Guatemala. Antigua City is about 40 kilometers west of Guatemala City. Colonial buildings were destroyed by the earthquake. After the earthquake, the original state was preserved as a whole. It can be said to be a living historical museum.

Antigua is a famous coffee producer, rich volcanic soil, low humidity, strong sunlight and cool evening winds are the characteristics of Antigua. Three spectacular active volcanoes-Agua, Acatenango and Fuego-form a beautiful valley. Fuego active volcano also occasionally adds misty dust. Every 30 years or so, the area around Antigua is hit by a volcanic eruption, which provides more nitrogen to the already fertile land, and sufficient rainfall and sunshine make the area more suitable for growing coffee. Antigua coffee is produced in Kamana estate, where the best quality coffee is El Pulcal (EL Pulcal), it is not only good quality, but if compared with other Latin American coffee, this coffee can be said to be quite complete, rich, amazing quality, if you enjoy with chocolate, there will be unexpected discoveries. The most important thing is that it is very rich in flavor, richer in taste, and it has a fascinating tobacco flavor, known as "the most perfect coffee bean."

Guatemala coffee-producing region

Guatemala Coffee Plantation at the Foot of Volcano

Guatemala is bordered by Mexico to the north, Honduras and El Salvador to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is blessed with tropical rain forests, volcanic geology, plateau valleys and a variable microclimate. Guatemala coffee once enjoyed a reputation for being the best coffee in the world. The extra hard coffee beans here are full, delicious and balanced, and the coffee brewed with them is pure and rich.

There are few places in the world that offer the variety of quality coffee beans produced in Guatemala. Guatemala coffee beans are excellent because of the unique conditions of their origin, including different climatic changes in each region, rich volcanic soils, abundant natural water resources, high altitude mountains and shady and humid forests.

Guatemala has seven major coffee producing regions: Antigua, Coban, Atitlan, Huehuetenango, Fraijanes, Oriente, and San Marcos.

Each region of coffee beans have their own characteristics, but also for Guatemala won a lot of international praise, especially Antigua it sour, sweet, mellow texture is how perfect harmony; add a hint of smoke, more emphasis on its mystery, after tasting you will have reason not to let yourself look for alternatives everywhere.

Here, the slopes of the Sierra Madre volcano provide ideal conditions for growing fine coffee beans, which grow at high altitudes. Critics prefer this blend of flavoured coffee with a spicy flavour to other types of coffee. The extra-hard coffee beans here are rare good coffee, it is full of particles, delicious, balanced acidity. Guatemala has also received attention for its giant coffee beans.

Antigua is a famous coffee producer. Antigua coffee is produced in Hacienda Carmona, where the best quality coffee is EL Pulcal, which is not only good quality, but also more intense, rich and tobacco than other coffees in Guatemala. Every 30 years or so, the area around Antigua is hit by a volcanic eruption, which provides more nitrogen to the already fertile land, and sufficient rainfall and sunshine make the area more suitable for growing coffee.

Other coffee producing areas include San Marco, Oriente & Coban, Palcya, Mataquescuintia and La Uman in Zacapa.