Guatemala Antigua Coffee Farmers Association APCA Information introduction to the flavor of washed Kaddura coffee

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Brief introduction

Direct purchase of the latest batch of Antigua ultra-high altitude selected goods in 2017! This year is the Kaddura seed (Caturra), delicate, vanilla-flavored manor chocolate! 500 yuan is on sale for one pound!

Direct purchase of Antigua ultra-high altitude selection!

The batch selected this year is not bourbon species, but belongs to Kaddura species (Caturra). The reason is that 2012 leaf rust in this area has affected most varieties, especially bourbon species, which have suffered a lot. During the harvest period in Guatemala two years ago, my cup test results in Guatemala showed that few bourbon species had excellent scores. On the contrary, Kaddura and Kateai won!

The 2017 batches of Antigua Kaddura selection, the cup test score is still as high as 86 points (excellent cup test system), with high quality cleanliness and delicate aftertaste, the flavor is maple-like manor chocolate! A special price of 500 yuan per pound to give back to your favorite gluttons!

Antigua Manor is about 1600 meters to 1900 meters above sea level, some estates will be as high as 1850 meters, harvest is late, 2017 exclusive batches, to the end of May, is still in the post-harvest processing, this batch of ultra-high altitude is Kaddura species, from the association of two manors, is a mixed batch of two manors, delicate flavor and sweet variety, we once again give special offer to Antigua lovers!

The following is the harvest and disposal of the two manors:

There are many counterfeit Antigua coffee products. When it comes to the real Antigua Coffee Association, the Antigua Coffee Association was rampant in 2000. The authentic Antigua Coffee Farmers Association (APCA), composed of Antigua coffee farmers and producers, was listed and operated with the support of the government. 34 Antigua estates joined, and all purchased Antigua beans belong to this association. Members can print the emblem of the association on the sack to prove that the coffee produced is 100% Antigua, and will mark the year of production, such as the following picture on the back of the sack, there is an APCA association logo, and the harvest year is marked, including the production batch number. In addition, the manor has the association certificate, as shown below.

Since 2012, the team has visited Antigua nine times and paid in-depth visits to major estates in the area to search for fine, clean and distinctive high-quality beans. at the invitation of coffee farmers in Antigua, the cup testing team visited the area more than 10 times from 2002 to 2017. carry out multiple cup tests to pick beans.

Antigua is the most famous among the eight major producing areas in Guatemala, mainly because the elevations of coffee-growing areas are located in high-altitude volcanic areas. The following four points are the main reasons for Antigua's unique micro-geography to form its unique flavor:

(1) Multi-functional volcanic fertile soil:

There are three major volcanoes in Antigua, Acatenango (Acatenango is also the name of the eighth producing area of Guatemala), Fuego, Agua Volcanoes. Among them, Fuego- is an active volcano, and its active capacity brings fertile volcanic soil and unique volcanic pumice to the Antigua area for many years, which is the coolant after volcanic magma is ejected. It is porous and insulating, so it is very suitable for moisturizing in the soil. Because the annual rainfall in the Antigua area is only about 1000 mm, in the eight major producing areas, the rainfall is relatively small, and sufficient moisture is needed for coffee growth. Here, the moisturizing capacity of volcanic pumice More or less can make up for the lack of rainfall, while with the common shade trees in this area, so that the water is not easy to lose and make the coffee fruit more unique flavor.

(2) High density shade trees:

In addition to shading, it can also prevent frost damage and form a unique microclimate. For the shade trees of St. Raphael, she planted Gravilea, which shaded and grew fruits of economic value. Due to the cold night in Antigua District, there will be occasional low temperature or even frost damage from December to February. High-density shade trees will play their role to avoid frosting coffee trees. At the same time, the groundwater level in Antigua area is not deep, and shade trees are easy to absorb water. Form a microclimate suitable for plant growth with the surrounding coffee trees.

(3) severe temperature difference between day and night:

The temperature difference between day and night should be at least more than 10 degrees, which will help the sweetness and unique flavor of coffee berries.

(4) High altitude:

For coffee trees growing at high altitude, the beans are hard, the aroma of coffee is higher, and the flavor is more prominent.

In the case of St. Raphael, the average annual temperature is 23.C, the annual rainfall is 1000 mm, the soil is clay, sandy soil, limestone, well-balanced structure and fertile, relative humidity 65; compared with the above four major factors, it is easy to understand how the estate has excellent planting conditions.

The following is the basic information of this batch:

Country: Guatemala

Producing area: Andigua Antigua, Ciudad Vieja

District: Sacatepequez

Marked: manor under APCA

Altitude: over 1850 m

Treatment plant: entrusting treatment plant to deal with

Mark: direct relationship (Orsir logo)

Harvest time: 2017

Treatment method: washing method, natural solarization in the back stage

Appearance: green, od/350g

Variety: Kaddura (Caturra)

Grade: SHB

Test the taste of the cup: start the pot in the middle of an explosion, the baking degree is M0, and the baking time is 11 minutes.

Dry fragrance: sucrose, chocolate, hazelnut, cherry

Wet fragrance: caramel, cherry, lime, clear aroma

Sip flavor:

M baking degree: good sense of oil, vanilla, honey, chocolate, orange, delicate.

M +, M1 baking degree: oil, vanilla, honey, chocolate, toffee, sweet and delicate spices.

About the APCA Association:

The reputation for high quality coffee from Antigua is the basis upon which the country has built its magnificent repute for coffee from Guatemala. It's been considered the best coffee in the country for over a hundred years and, most likely, is considered among the best in the world.

Nevertheless, it wasn't until 2000 that 34 local producers came together to create the Genuine Antigua Coffee Growers Association (APCA). Their objective was to protect the name "ANTIGUA". This name provides denomination of origin to the coffee, as well as guaranteeing the quality and, most importantly, maintaining the standards that have shaped the worldwide reputation of Guatemala's best coffee, Antigua coffee.

The APCA members also strive to support other producers of Antigua coffee, regardless of the amount of coffee they grow. There are more than 935 producers in the region, many of which are considered small farmers.

They are provided with training and technical assistance to improve their growing techniques, as well as sharing improved and appropriate processing methodology.

Working together, the APCA coffee farmers are committed to producing Genuine Antigua Coffee of the very highest quality.