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The Antigua Valley (AntiguaValley) is the oldest and best-known coffee producing area in Guatemala. Volcanoes and extremely shallow groundwater levels form a dry microclimate, characterized by low humidity, adequate sunshine and cool nights.

Antigua is a closed valley surrounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Acatenango and Fuego. Antigua is flat and slightly sloping, unlike other coffee producers located in volcanic areas.

Most coffee trees are planted in the hinterland of the valley, but even so, they have reached an altitude of 5000 feet; in addition, some farmers grow coffee on the slopes of volcanoes, nearly 5600 feet above sea level.

The extremely high content of pumice (pumice) in the soil of Antigua (from the active Fuaigo volcano Fuego) keeps the humidity stable at 65% all the year round, which is very different from other volcanic coffee producing areas, where the humidity usually varies greatly between the dry and wet seasons.

Fertile volcanic soil, low humidity, plenty of sunshine and cool nights all make Antigua unique.

The three majestic volcanoes Agua, Acatenango and Fuego surround the Antigua Valley. Every once in a while, Fuego-- one of Guatemala's three active volcanoes adds fresh, mineral-rich ash to the soil of Antigua. The volcanic pumice in the soil can keep the soil moist, greatly making up for the lack of precipitation in Antigua, which is the least rainy of the eight coffee-producing regions in Guatemala.

Like all Guatemalan boutique coffee, Antigua coffee is grown in shade. In Antigua, shade is mainly used to protect coffee trees from frost, which is cold and sometimes frosty from December to February every year. Dense shade and extremely shallow aquifers work together to create a unique micro-climate for the coffee trees living in it.

Guatemala is very suitable for growing coffee. The annual precipitation is also very abundant. The alpine areas above 1400 meters above sea level and the climate of Guatemala, where the humidity ratio is 60-70%, have created a natural environment for the cultivation of high-quality coffee. The highest grade of Guatemalan coffee is SHB (StrictlyHardbean: hard coffee beans grown in alpine areas). Coffee branded according to the region is also very famous. Antigua and Koban in Guatemala are good examples. Regional brands (Antigua and Koban, etc.) are classified through rigorous quality and aroma tests by the Guatemalan Coffee Association. General coffee that does not pass this classification standard will not mention the name of the place where it is produced, but will only indicate SHB. This bean belongs to bourbon coffee beans, is one of the varieties with strong sour taste, mellow taste and slightly wild. Guatemala's extremely hard beans are famous for their elegant, sour, clean, well-structured, as well as sour apples, berries, jasmine, orange peel, green pepper, sweet and sour fruit, sweet chocolate, and even smoky aftertaste. Excellent sour taste, mellow aftertaste, mysterious feeling. Suitable for release after hangover.

In Guatemala, it is famous for producing high-quality beans, which is the highest elevation and dry climate in the coffee growing area of the country. Located in a rare non-volcanic area in China and the United States, the mountains are potholed and the terrain is very dangerous. Although nearly 2000 meters above sea level, the warm, dry air from the plains of Mexico protects coffee trees in the area from frost.

Guatemala Antigua Coffee is not only smooth, high hardness, good quality, more full-bodied and sour and sweet perfect match, coupled with a trace of smoke, but also emphasizes its deep and mysterious. In particular, the sour, sweet and mellow texture of Antigua is so perfectly coordinated that it is not only of good quality, but also has a stronger flavor, richer taste and stronger tobacco flavor than other Guatemalan coffee.

Antigua coffee, which grows in volcanic areas, prides itself on its rich aroma, with a variety of coffee flavors ranging from strong sour to light sour.

This is an elegant, rich and deep coffee, its delicate acidity is perfectly balanced with subtle cocoa texture and soft spice flavor.

Origin: Latin America

Processing method: washing method

Flavor: cocoa, spice

Acidity: medium

Alcohol: medium

Food matching suggestions: cocoa, apples, caramel, nuts

Similar to coffee: coffee of choice

Cup reviews of Antigua coffee:

Aroma 7.8; flavor 7.85; acidity 7.95; balance 7.63; overall 7.78; alcohol 7.85; aftertaste 7.60

Delicate, well-balanced, with rich aromas and excellent sweetness.