Guatemala boutique coffee bean grade classification Guatemala boutique coffee types Guatemalan essence

Coffee is the second largest commodity in the world after oil in trade. Arabica accounts for about 70% of the world coffee production, and about 10% of these 70% Arabica receive fine coffee, known as "Specialty Coffee" and "boutique coffee". Among these excellent coffee into the category of boutique coffee, there are 1% to 2% of the best coffee-excellent quality that can represent the style of their own origin.

Generally speaking, the quality of coffee beans is closely related to planting altitude. Under the same roasting condition, the quality of coffee beans at high altitude is much better than those with low altitude in terms of aroma persistence, depth and complexity of taste. Therefore, in the classification standards of coffee beans from various producing areas, it is also a typical classification method according to altitude, and most coffee producing countries in Central America are classified according to altitude. Such as Guatemala, Costa Rica.

Table: grading criteria of Guatemalan coffee beans

Grade abbreviation altitude (m)

1Strictly Hard Bean extremely hard beans SHB ≥ 1400

2Hard Bean hard bean HB1200-1400

3 Semi Hard Bean slightly hard beans SH1100-1200

4 Extra Prime Washed extra high quality washed beans EPW900-1100

5 Prime Washed high quality water washed beans PW800-900

6 Extra Good Washed special quality washing bean EGW600-800

7 Good Washed good quality water wash beans less than GW600