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Antigua Alem Volcano Coffee beans hand-made recommendation _ Antigua Fine Coffee beans recommendation

Published: 2024-09-20 Author: World Gafei
Last Updated: 2024/09/20, Professional coffee knowledge exchange more coffee bean information please follow the coffee workshop (Wechat official account cafe_style) Guatemala Antigua boutique coffee bean promotion 1, volcano Aram coffee beans produced in Guatemala one of the eight famous producing areas of Antigua, the canyon of this area is surrounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Tierra del Fuego and Arcatel Nanguo.

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Introduction of Antigua boutique coffee beans in Guatemala

Volcano Aram Coffee beans

Volcano Alem coffee beans are produced in Antigua, one of the eight famous producing areas in Guatemala. The canyon in this producing area is surrounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Tierra del Fuego and Alcatel Nango. Tierra del Fuego is one of the three active volcanoes in Guatemala. Every once in a while, the active volcanic movement in Tierra adds a kind of mineral-rich volcanic ash to the soil of Antigua. Therefore, the producing area is rich in fertile volcanic soil, sufficient sunshine, large daytime temperature difference, and volcanic pumice helps to retain soil moisture, which can make up for the lack of precipitation in the area, and there are especially dense shade plants to protect plants from occasional frost.

ALOM Aram is a unique brand in this region. ALOM Aram Coffee is rich in citric acid, perfect bean shape, persistent chocolate and caramel aromas and makes it pleasant to taste.

Altitude: 1500-1700 m

Variety: bourbon, Dukala

Processing method: washing

Drying method: sun exposure

Soil: volcanic pumice

Type of topography and climate: closed valley

Harvest season: January-March

Suitable temperature: 18-22 ℃ / 64-72 °F

Rainfall: 800-1200mm

Relative humidity: 65%

Vivette Nanguo Highland Coffee beans

Vivette Nango Highland Coffee beans are produced in Guatemala's famous HUEHUETENANGO Highlands, the highlands have the driest climate and the highest altitude. The dry and hot wind from the Tumonpec Plateau of Mexico protects the coffee in the area from frost, and coffee can be grown to 2000 meters (6500 feet). Because of its remote location, all coffee farmers have to process their own coffee, but fortunately there are so many streams in the area that small processing plants can be set up almost anywhere.

MAM Vivette South Fruit Highland Coffee beans have high acidity, pleasant and mellow thickness, and have a significant body shape with moderate acidity, as well as the aroma and aroma of wine.

Altitude: 1500-2000 m

Varieties: bourbon, Kaduai, Kaddura, Pashi

Processing method: washing

Drying method: sun exposure

Soil: volcanic rock

Type of topography and climate: Tehao de Peike Plain

Harvest season: January-April

Suitable temperature: 20-24 ℃ / 68-75 °F

Rainfall: 1200-1400mm

Relative humidity: 70-80%

Third, Attilan coffee beans

Attilan coffee beans are produced in Attilan, one of the five major volcanic coffee producing areas in Guatemala. Its soil organic matter is the most abundant among the five major volcanic coffee producing areas. 90% of the Yatitlan coffee is grown on the volcanic slopes on the shores of Lake Attilan. the daily breeze stirs the cold lake water, which is an important factor affecting the microclimate environment in the region. The long-term high development of traditional technology in the region has enabled small producers to accumulate skilled planting and processing techniques.

Yatitlan boutique coffee beans have moderate bean shape, strong aroma, refreshing aroma, long-lasting flavor, bright acidity and full thickness.

Altitude: 1500-1700 m

Varieties: bourbon, Dukala, Dicabi

Processing method: washing

Drying method: sun exposure

Soil: volcanic rock

Type of topography and climate: vast crater lake

Harvest season: December-March

Suitable temperature: 20-23 ℃ / 68-73 °F

Rainfall: 1800-2300mm

Relative humidity: 75-85%

Brewing Analysis of Antigua Coffee

Recommended cooking method: hand flushing

Degree of grinding: (Japanese little Fuji R440) 3.5

V60 filter cup, 15g powder, water temperature 91 degrees

Ratio of gouache to flour at 1:15

Break: small flow water injection to 125 grams, slow water injection to 225 grams

Total duration: about 1 minute 50 seconds

BG lapping 4R

Bean grinder

Grinding degree

Powder quantity

Filter cup

BG

4R

15g

V60

Water temperature

Stuffy steam

The second stage of water quantity

The third stage of water quantity

Total time 1:58

90 degrees

30g water for 30s

95g

100g

Total amount of water: 225

Sweetness: ☆☆

Acidity: ☆☆☆

Bitterness: ☆

Other suggestions for trickling extraction:

Normal pressure, recommended grinding degree of 3.5-4, water temperature 91 °C.

Philharmonic pressure, recommended 2.5 grinding degree, water temperature 90 °C

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