Flavor and taste characteristics of Antigua coffee in Guatemala

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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 now 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 Elpcal (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 it 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."

Taste characteristics:

Guatemala Antigua coffee flavor characteristics: rich, rich taste, with tobacco flavor. The palate is soft and mellow with a hint of charcoal, just like the sweetness of chocolate mixed with smoke. Because of this unique charcoal-burning aroma, Antigua coffee is also known as "cigarette coffee".