A brief introduction to the grading system of Guatemalan coffee the flavor of Guatemalan coffee is mellow and fresh.

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Introduction to Qianjie-Guatemala grading system

This classification standard is mainly because the quality of coffee produced at high altitude is generally higher than that at low altitude, because high altitude and low temperature, slow coffee production is conducive to the accumulation of good substances. And the raw beans with high maturity have good expansibility when baking, which is beneficial to baking, and the quality is more stable.

The full name of "SHB" is "Stritly Hard Bean", which means extremely hard beans, and it is also synonymous with SHG Stritly High Grown. Anyone familiar with coffee knows that high-altitude raw beans perform much better in aroma persistence and taste complexity than low-altitude raw beans under the same roasting conditions. Therefore, in the coffee bean classification standard of each producing area, it is also a typical classification method according to the altitude. In the coffee-growing areas of Central America, most of the coffee is classified according to altitude. In Guatemala, coffee beans grown above 1400 meters above sea level are called "SHB".

This high-altitude planting site indicates its mellow flavor. Come to think of it, this coffee is the most suitable for coffee bugs who like strong aroma. Antigua is now a famous producer of coffee. Rich volcanic soil, low humidity, strong sunlight and cool night breezes are the characteristics of Antigua. The fertile soil and suitable temperature here give coffee beans a favorable growth environment.

In Guatemala, three spectacular active volcanoes ── Agua, Jacques and Fuego form a beautiful valley. Fuego active volcano also adds misty dust from time to time.

Every 30 years or so, the area near Antigua is hit by a volcanic eruption, which provides more nitrogen to the already rich land, and plenty of rainfall and sunshine make the place more suitable for growing coffee

At present, the coffee producers using this classification standard are Central and South American countries such as Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and so on. Take Guatemala as an example, the most advanced coffee is called SHB (short for Strictly HardBean) very hard beans, which is grown at an altitude above 1350m, followed by HB (HardBean) hard beans, planted at 1200m--1400m above sea level, SH (Semi HardBean) slightly hard beans, EPW (Extra Prime Washed) super quality water washed beans, PW (Prime Washed) high quality water washed beans, EGW (Extra Good Washed) special quality water washed beans, GW (Good Washed) good quality water washed beans, respectively, at an altitude of 1200m. About 1000m, 800m, 600m Murray 800m and less than 600m.

Knowledge: although the mellowness of Guatemalan coffee is not very high, it combines perfectly with beautiful and moderate acidity.

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