Guatemalan coffee culture

Mayan coffee culture

Some people say that you will see a wonderful story in the unique smoky taste of a cup of Guatemala Antigua coffee. It is a story about Indians.

Drinking pure Guatemala Antigua coffee and playing a South American folk song. Our thoughts can be drawn far away, far away from the time we never met. The wise Mayans who once existed on the land of Guatemala, after a day's work under coffee trees we have never seen before, enjoyed authentic Guatemala coffee after dinner and watched the sunset gradually disappear into the horizon...

Mayan culture is one of the most important ancient cultures in the world, and it is also an important classical culture in America. According to historical data, the Mayan people cultivated new varieties of food that made significant contributions to mankind in agricultural production, such as corn, tomatoes, squash, beans, sweet potatoes, peppers, cocoa, vanilla and tobacco, among which corn cultivation made the greatest contribution to mankind. Although there is no record of coffee here, most coffee growers in Guatemala today can be considered descendants of the Mayans, as they themselves prefer to be called.

Guatemala coffee has a strong aroma, even if you don't drink it, just smelling it is already a pleasure. Antigua coffee has a rich and velvety body, rich and lively aroma, and fine acidity. When the seductive aroma lingers on your tongue, it implies an indescribable mystery. On the first sip, you may feel bland, but as the coffee cools, you'll find it slightly sweet and be pleasantly surprised by its depth.

Antigua coffee is sought after by most coffee lovers because of its distinctive aroma. Because it is planted on the belly of volcanoes, it can retain its own characteristics more than Costa Rica, mainly because it has more geographical and climatic advantages than Costa Rica. Guatemala is located in the tropics, but due to its high altitude, the climate is mild and subtropical. Coffee trees bloom and bear fruit slower than coffee trees in other parts of the world under the influence of this climate. However, the mild climate combined with fertile soil creates an excellent environment for growing coffee.

These Mayan-run coffee industries once made Guatemala's economy prosperous and occupied a dominant position in the national economy. Unfortunately, however, the political situation in Guatemala is not conducive to these coffee growers. High output is usually a sign of overall economic prosperity in a country. However, coffee production in Guatemala has declined relatively, to only 700 kg/ha, compared with 900 kg/ha in El Salvador and a staggering 1700 kg/ha in Costa Rica. Guatemala's coffee export trade is controlled by private companies, but the National Coffee Council controls other sectors of the coffee industry.

Some of Guatemala's finest coffee is currently exported to Japan, where it sells for $3 to $4 a cup. In order to revitalize its coffee industry, Guatemala has set up a special coffee association and given maximum support and attention to these high-quality coffees. These efforts will soon bear fruit, and the real beneficiaries are not only coffee growers, but coffee lovers all over the world.