[Antigua Coffee region] what is the flavor of selected batches of Marguerite coffee beans? Antigua coffee species

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[Antigua Coffee region] what is the flavor of selected batches of Marguerite coffee beans? What are the advantages of Antigua coffee growing environment?

Antigua (Antigua), a first-rate planting area, has volcanic soil, which is the same as that of Costa Rica's Tarrazu region. Antigua coffee, grown on the hillside of a volcano about an hour's drive from the capital, Guatemala City, retains its own characteristics more than Costa Rica, mainly because it has more microclimate than Costa Rica. and the climate strongly affects the characteristics of beans.

The Antigua Valley of Guatemala has long been the most famous coffee producing area in Guatemala, and the microclimate of the Antigua Valley is known all over the world for providing excellent conditions for growing coffee. The road to fame in this producing area began with excellent coffee, which was discovered by some Japanese coffee traders decades ago. The combination of rich volcanic soil, low humidity, sufficient sunlight and strong temperature difference between day and night have created the personality of coffee in Antigua. The valley consists of three volcanoes: Agua, Acatenango and Fuego. Every once in a while, the Fuego volcano adds fresh and rich ash to the environment. These volcanic ash are rich in minerals and also provide soil growth conditions to help retain moisture to resist the dry climate of Antigua. Like all coffee grown in Guatemala, Antigua coffee grows in the shade of trees, which not only protect coffee from cold nights from December to January, but also create an ecological corridor for wildlife in this subtropical region.

The Antigua Valley of Guatemala has long been the most famous coffee producing area in Guatemala, and the microclimate of the Antigua Valley is known all over the world for providing excellent conditions for growing coffee. Because of the long mountains and great regional climate changes, the eight major coffee producing areas of the country are all located on the highland topography under the subtropical climate, with rich and stable rainfall and excellent environment for fertile volcanic ash soil. the coffee beans produced are all Arabica, each with different flavors and characteristics, excellent sour taste and fruity lubrication, which is one of the top coffee in the world, suitable for drinking alone.

Climate: the climate in this area is mild, with an average annual temperature of 22 °C. The Antigua Valley is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes to protect it from the north wind.

Height: located at 1500 meters above sea level, producing very hard beans (SHB) quality coffee.

Weather: the rainy season lasts six months from May to October and the dry season from November to April. In the dry season, the temperature is about 14 °C from November to January, while the average temperature from February to April is 24 °C. Such a unique climate creates a special coffee producing area. The average annual rainfall is about 1200 Muhami 1500 mm.

Soil: volcanic soil mixed with fresh volcanic ash is rich in minerals and nutrients and is an ideal element for coffee growth. This area and valley used to be a lake, so the sediment left behind makes the land fertile and strongly characteristic, affecting the unique quality of coffee. There are three major volcanoes Acatenango in Antigua (at present, this volcano is the eighth producing area of Guatemala), Fuego and Agua Volcanoes. Among them, Fuego- is an active volcano, and its active ability brings to the coffee area of Antigua in addition to the fertile fiery soil, as well as unique volcanic pumice. She is the coolant after the eruption of volcanic magma, has the properties of porosity and thermal insulation, and is very suitable for moisturizing in the soil, because Antigua is the seven major producing areas with the least rainfall, coffee growth needs enough water, and the moisturizing capacity of volcanic pumice here happens to make up for the lack of rainfall. The coffee fruit grown at the same time has more unique flavor in the producing area.

Planting: most coffee is grown in Arabica bourbon and is grown in the shade of Gravilea trees. Coffee is carefully picked and selected artificially when it is ripe, and then transported to the La Esperanza water washing plant on the outskirts of Antigua.

Coffee treatment: the coffee is carefully treated in the washing field and the coffee beans are separated by a peeling machine. The final pulp is then removed by fermentation and washed with clean water. The coffee is 75% sun-dried. Carefully dry according to customer requirements and ensure that each bag has a consistent quality, as is the case with every harvest.

Season: the flowering season begins in late April or early May, and the harvest period is from December to March. Such high-quality raw coffee beans are usually available in mid-January.

Production area: Antigua volcano producing area, multi-functional volcanic fertile soil: Antigua has three major volcanoes Acatenango (currently this volcano has been independent for Guatemala's eighth producing area), Fuego and Agua Volcanoes. Among them, Fuego- is an active volcano, and its active ability brings to the coffee area of Antigua in addition to the fertile fiery soil, as well as unique volcanic pumice. She is the coolant after the eruption of volcanic magma, has the properties of porosity and thermal insulation, and is very suitable for moisturizing in the soil, because Antigua is the seven major producing areas with the least rainfall, coffee growth needs enough water, and the moisturizing capacity of volcanic pumice here happens to make up for the lack of rainfall. The coffee fruit grown at the same time has more unique flavor in the producing area.

Planting altitude: 1500-1700m, sharp temperature difference between day and night: it is of great help to the sweetness and unique flavor of coffee berries.

Manor: Margaret Coffee

Treatment method: washing treatment method

Varieties: bourbon, Kaddura, Kaduai

Annual rainfall: 800-1200mm

Soil: volcanic soil

Shading trees: Gravilea, high-density shading trees: in addition to shading, it can also prevent frost damage and form a unique micro-climate. Due to the cold night, there will be occasional frost damage in the Antigua area from December to February, when the high-density shade trees will play a role to avoid coffee frost. At the same time, the groundwater level in the Andigua area is not deep, and these shade trees are easy to absorb water. Form a microclimate suitable for plant growth with the surrounding coffee trees.

Flavor: the small freshness of citrus lemon tea, floral, orange, comprehensive berries and walnuts, caramel sweet, Jinxuan tea and milk chocolate tail, its sour, sweet and texture is perfectly coordinated, the taste is perfect and round, coupled with a hint of smoke, it emphasizes its deep melancholy and mystery; in short, some people are willing to drink only Guatemalan coffee for the rest of their lives.

Qianjie recommended cooking:

Filter cup: Hario V60

Water temperature: 90 degrees

Degree of grinding: small Fuji 3.5

Cooking methods: the ratio of water to powder is 1:15, 15g powder, the first injection of 25g water, 25 s steaming, the second injection to 120g water cut off, waiting for the powder bed water to half and then water injection, slow water injection until 225g water, extraction time about 2:00

Analysis: using three-stage brewing to clarify the flavor of the front, middle and back of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and the drainage speed is fast, it can prolong the extraction time when the water is cut off.