Fragrant, mellow and sweet coffee from La Tisa Manor, Guatemala, introduction to boutique coffee

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.

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. [7]

Natural resources editor

The forest area of Guatemala accounts for half of the country, especially in the lowlands of Peteng.

Rich in valuable wood such as mahogany. Mineral resources include lead, zinc, chromium, antimony, gold, silver, mercury and nickel, with oil reserves of 1.43 billion barrels. The forest area accounts for 38% of the country's area.

Guatemalan coffee beans are mostly cultivated in high-altitude volcanic soils belonging to the most advanced Arabica (Arabica) variety. Due to the long ripening period, the beans are medium and dense (Guatemalan coffee beans are graded not on the basis of particle size, but on the basis of shortcomings), and the bean color is dark turquoise. The unique sour taste of fragrance, mellow, sweetness and freshness is characterized by the aroma and taste of coffee beans hidden in its sour taste. Therefore, coffee beans with this characteristic can be called high-quality coffee beans. The name of the product is suitable for the taste characteristics of baking degree.

The average elevation of dangerous countries is high, with coffee belts distributed above 1500 meters and between 14 and 16 degrees north latitude, it is the easiest to grow extremely hard beans, all of which are washed, of which 45% belong to fine grade, the proportion is quite high, and there are also a small amount of Robusta.

The varieties of coffee in dangerous countries are mainly bourbon, Tibica, Kaduai and Kaddura, and there are also a small amount of yellow bourbon, Rosa and Pacamara. They are quite diverse, but they can retain the ancient Dibica and Bourbon. Guatemala is also commendable that it borders Mexico to the north, Honduras and El Salvador to the south, the Caribbean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. There are tropical rain forests, volcanic geology, plateau valleys and changeable microclimate. Guatemalan coffee once enjoyed a reputation as the best quality coffee in the world. The extra-hard coffee beans here are full-grained, delicious and balanced, and the coffee made with it is pure and rich.

There are few places in the world that offer a variety of high-quality coffee beans like those produced in Guatemala. The excellent quality of Guatemalan coffee beans is due to the unique conditions of their producing areas, including different climate change in each region, rich soil formed by volcanoes, abundant natural water resources, high-altitude mountains and shady and moist forests.

Guatemala has seven major coffee producing areas: Antigua,Coban,Atitlan,Huehuetenango,Fraijanes,Oriente and San Marcos.

The coffee beans in each producing area have their own characteristics, and they have won a lot of praise for Guatemala in the international community, especially the perfect coordination of the sour, sweet and mellow texture of Antigua; with a touch of smoke and a little more emphasis on its mystery, you will have a reason not to look for alternatives everywhere after tasting.

Here, the slopes of Sierra Madre volcano provide ideal conditions for growing high-quality coffee beans, and coffee growing at high altitudes is full of vitality. Compared with other kinds of coffee, tasters 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, Guatemala has attracted a lot of attention because of its giant coffee beans.

Antigua is a famous producer of coffee. Antigua coffee is produced in Hacienda Carmona, where the best quality coffee is EL Pulcal, 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 rich land, and plenty of rainfall and sunshine make the place more suitable for growing coffee