A global coffee producer in Guatemala.

In 1750, Father Jesuit introduced coffee trees to Guatemala, where the coffee industry was developed by German colonists at the end of the 19th century. Today, most of the coffee industry's production takes place in the south of the country.

Coffee producing areas in Guatemala:

The slopes of SierraMadre volcano provide ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee beans, and coffee grown at high altitudes is full of vitality. This kind of coffee has a mixed flavor with a spicy flavor. The extra hard coffee beans here are a rare good coffee with full grains, delicious taste and balanced acidity.

Antigua (Antigua) is also a famous producer of coffee. Antigua coffee is produced in HaciendaCarmona, where the best quality coffee is ELPulcal, which is not only of good quality, but also has a stronger flavor, richer taste and stronger tobacco flavor than other Guatemalan coffee. Every 30 years or so, the area near Antigua is hit by a volcanic eruption, which provides more nitrogen to the already fertile land, and plenty of rainfall and sunlight make the place more suitable for growing coffee.

Other coffee producers include SanMarco, Oriente&Coban, Palcya, Mataquescuintia and LaUman in zacapa. The establishment of the Special Coffee Association means that the Government of Guatemala has begun to pay attention to high-quality coffee, and the efforts made for it will soon bear fruit.

The main areas rich in high-quality coffee in Guatemala are Lake Attilan (LakeAtitlan) and Huehuentenango.

In addition, its giant coffee beans have attracted a lot of attention in Guatemala.

The characteristics of Guatemalan coffee:

Compared with other kinds of coffee, tasters prefer this mixed flavor coffee, which grows at high altitude and has a spicy flavor. The extra hard coffee beans here are a rare good coffee with full grains, delicious taste and balanced acidity.

Flavor: full-bodied, rich and attractive taste

Suggested baking method: medium, can also be deep baking

★★★: excellent

The Guatemalan coffee market:

The export of Guatemalan coffee is controlled by private companies, but the National Coffee Council (AsociacionNacionaldeCafe) controls other sectors of the coffee industry. At present, some of the best quality coffee from Guatemala is exported to Japan.

Most small-scale producers are descendants of the Mayan, who like to be called locals. Currently, they are also benefiting from a U.S.-funded project, known locally as "TheProject", which encourages the opening of small, high-quality coffee plantations.