Introduction to the New Oriental Coffee Bean producing area in Guatemala the flavor characteristics of Guatemalan coffee beans

New Oriental producing area

New Oriental production area is located in the southeast of Guatemala, along the way you will drive through the desert climate and see the desert hills like Texas in the United States. It is a 5-hour drive from the capital to the New Oriental region at an altitude of 1300-1700m. It is located on the border of El Salvador and Honduras, located in the dormant volcanic zone. The soil formed by metamorphic rocks is mixed with minerals after volcanism to balance the local soil composition, so the soil composition here is very different from that in other areas with frequent volcanic activity. And the coffee is very meticulous and rich in flavor. New Oriental coffee contains aroma, obvious acidity and good texture.

The New Oriental region, which has been growing coffee since 1950, is now full of vitality and development in the mountains, but it was once one of the poorest and most remote areas in Guatemala. Most of the coffee in the New Oriental region comes from small family-owned estates, which also grow other basic crops as daily food. This area is rapidly becoming more and more famous among coffee connoisseurs, and their demand for coffee is increasing year by year. As a result, every farm on the mountain has shifted to growing coffee, replacing other crops as the main source of products and income. The climate in the producing area is cloudy and rainy, which is located in the area with frequent volcanic activity in the past. The soil here is made up of metamorphic rocks that evenly mix many minerals, which is different from other volcanic soil producing areas, but also contains many nutrients to enable coffee trees to grow healthily.

Because of such a rich microclimate, Lake Attila can be said to be one of the most interesting producing areas every time we test it. She can be like classic Antigua honey, chocolate, oranges, and sometimes with the high acidity of Viagra, or even the tonality of peaches and plums.

■ altitude: 1300-1700m

■ annual rainfall: 1800mm to 2000mm

■ average temperature: 18: 25 ℃

■ relative humidity: 70-80%

■ harvest season: December to March

■ soil: metamorphic rock and clay

■ main drying method process: sunshine and dryer

■ shade species: Inga

■ main topography: volcano

■ coffee is well balanced and full-bodied, with a hint of chocolate.