An introduction to the flavor and taste characteristics of the coffee manor in Guatemala

Guatemala is located in the tropics, the northern and eastern coastal plains have a tropical rain forest climate, the southern mountains have a subtropical climate, the year is divided into two dry and wet seasons, with the wet season from May to October and the dry season from November to April of the following year. The narrow and fertile flatlands on the Pacific side of Guatemala have a tropical climate. The central plateau is also the cultural center of Guatemala, where temperatures are mild all year round at an altitude of 1300 to 1800 meters, with daily temperatures between 18 and 28 ℃, and higher levels tend to be colder in January and February. The annual precipitation is 2000-3000 mm in the northeast and 500-1000 mm in the south. [8]

Topography and geomorphology

All of Guatemala is made up of mountains and plateaus. There are Kuchu Matanes Mountains in the west, Madre Mountains in the south, volcanic belts in the west and south, with more than 30 volcanoes. Tahumurco volcano is 4211 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in Central America. Earthquakes are frequent. There are Petten lowlands in the north. There are narrow coastal plains on the Pacific coast. The major cities are mostly distributed in the intermountain basins in the south. The northern lowland plain Peteng is a tropical rain forest, and volcanoes on the central highlands can reach 4200 meters. [5]

Hydrology

There are several lakes in Guatemala, of which the largest lake is Lake Isawar in the province of Isawar and the deepest lake is Lake Attilan in the province of Solola. The main rivers that flow through Guatemala are the Motagua River, the Usuma Xinda River, the Chikso River and the Shaston River. The Chikso River is the source of the Ursuma Xinda River.

Antigua coffee has a velvety mellow, rich and lively spice flavor, richer taste, and it has a fascinating tobacco flavor and fine sour taste. It is a well-deserved boutique coffee. Compared with other varieties of coffee in Guatemala, critics prefer this mixed flavor coffee with spicy flavor. The extra hard coffee beans here are a rare good coffee with full grains, delicious taste and balanced acidity. In addition, its giant coffee beans have attracted a lot of attention in Guatemala. Today, although this emerald-like valley has been surrounded by dangerous active volcanoes in all directions, its vast, broad and fertile soil still tempts local coffee growers to cultivate high-quality coffee. They, on the other hand, prefer to be known as the Mayan descendants of coffee growers. Antigua is now a famous producer of coffee. Rich volcanic soil, low humidity, strong sunlight and cool night breezes are characteristic of Antigua. Three spectacular active volcanoes ── Agua, Acatenango and Fuego form a beautiful valley. Fuego active volcano also adds misty dust from time to time. Every 30 years or so, the area near Antigua is hit by a volcanic eruption, which provides more nitrogen to the already rich land. and plenty of rainfall and sunshine make the place more suitable for growing coffee Antigua is the oldest and most beautiful city in America. As early as 1543, Antigua was the capital of all colonial times in Central America, and the Government House of Spain was also set up here. After the great earthquake of 1773, the volcano destroyed the once-prosperous capital in an instant, robbing it of all its prosperity and beauty overnight. The whole city of Antigua was destroyed, so the capital was moved to Guatemala City. After this subversive mountain city, the splendor has disappeared for more than 200 years, and Antigua has never swaggered again. After being dull, Antigua is now run by the last remaining Indians. These hardworking Indians became later coffee producers. They not only found the rich and attractive unique smell of Antigua coffee, but also brought it to people all over the world.