A brief introduction to the flavor, taste and aroma characteristics of Guatemalan boutique coffee beans

It can be said that Incht is the most respected manor in Guatemala.

Coffee cultivation at Incht Manor began in 1900. With a total area of 720 hectares, it maintains 470 hectares of primeval forest in order to maintain the natural and precious microclimate. To prevent the microclimate of the whole manor from being affected by excessive reclamation. The use of reasonable farming methods to protect soil nutrients, so that soil quality will not be gradually degraded by long-term cultivation, so as to maintain rich organic matter. In addition, the hardware facilities of the Incht treatment plant are complete, and the quality of the coffee is guaranteed in the later stage through orderly and scientific management. Incht is also very careful in the planting of coffee trees, whether in harvesting, pruning, or fertilization, coffee trees are carefully protected. The planting management of the whole manor has the advanced concept of symbiosis and win-win with ecology. As a result, Incht was certified by the Rainforest Alliance.

In the world of coffee, each producing country distinguishes multiple producing areas, and there will be many manors in different producing areas. The different varieties and processing methods of coffee planted in the manor will eventually lead to differences in the flavor of coffee. Even the microclimate of the producing area is skillfully affecting the quality of coffee. However, this is the charm of coffee. Every good cup of coffee condenses the hard work and wisdom of coffee people, and it is precisely because of all this that coffee is given a complex and changeable flavor.

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.

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 the coffee producers who not only discovered the rich and attractive smell of Antigua coffee, but also brought it to people all over the world. The central plateau is also the cultural center of Guatemala, where the temperature is mild all year round at an altitude of 1300 to 1800 meters, the daily temperature is between 18 and 28 ℃, and it tends to be cold in January and February higher. The annual precipitation is 2000-3000 mm in the northeast and 500-1000 mm in the south, while the ecological conditions in the south are very suitable for the growth of high-quality Arabica trees. What is more special is that several active volcanoes are distributed in the southern mountains, and these active volcanoes still erupt irregularly. Although they bring instability to the lives of the local people, their rich volcanic ash soil also benefits the local coffee industry and brings rich substances to coffee cultivation.

And most of the Guatemalan coffee beans belong to the bourbon species of Arabica, so almost all of the coffee growing areas of Guatemala are in the southern mountain forest area of the country, which covers an area of about 108899 square kilometers. The land features can be divided into plateau volcanoes, lowland tropical forests, volcanic sandy shore plains along the Pacific coast, and virgin lands along the Caribbean Sea. The SierraMadre Mountains of Central America, which straddles Guatemala from east to west, covers an area of about 2GP3 and has 34 volcanoes. In this country, rivers and lakes dot the landscape, while equatorial forests and plain jungles cover the land. Today, most of the coffee industry's production takes place in the south of the country and is rich in high-quality coffee beans.

Santa Ana, Guatemala

Country of origin: Guatemala

Producing area: Santa Rosa

Variety: Bourbon, Yellow Caturra, Red Caturra

Altitude: 1585-1645 Meters

Treatment: washing

Flavor description: rich, good body, plum, red wine flavor and long finish.

Victory Manor in Guatemala

Country of origin: Guatemala

Producing area: Santa Rosa Baverena

Variety: Pache, Caturra

Altitude: 1500-1700 Meters

Treatment: washing + three special soaking

Flavor description: chocolate and caramel, long tail, typical Guatemalan coffee.

Capetilo Manor Capetillo

Country of origin: Guatemala

Producing area: Antigua

Variety: Bourbon

Altitude: 1500-1700 Meters

Treatment: insolation

Flavor description: very special citrus fruit aroma, wine flavor, rich layers, soft taste and good balance

"Huehuetenango" is translated as "Vivetta Nanguo" in Chinese. Whether in reading or in writing, the name sounds so good that it reminds me of the narino producing area of Colombia. A beautiful name, of course, must be matched with a beautiful flavor.

Vivette Nan Fruit is located in the highlands of northwestern Guatemala, growing at an altitude of 1800-2100 meters. It is the highest coffee-producing area in the country and is famous for producing high-quality beans. Due to the large number of rivers and lakes in Guatemala, the Vivette Nanguo region is rich in mountains and water resources, dry climate but abundant water resources, and complete water conservancy facilities in the region, coffee is mostly washed and processed. Vivette Nanguo coffee, rich taste, with a high mellow thickness, smoky taste is its most distinctive flavor. Coffee tree growth of fertile soil, suitable climate, abundant water resources and high altitude planting height. There are also many well-known producing areas in its territory, such as Antigua, Vivette Nanguo, Koban, Alcatel Nanguo, Attland, New Oriental, St. Marks and so on. Vivette Nango and Antigua are best known by coffee lovers.

Vivette South Fruit producing area, we have to introduce the star manor here-El Injerto, whose name comes from the unique fruit name "Incht" in the Vivette Nanguo region. There are quite a variety of coffee trees in the manor. Here, Bourbon, Pacamara, Marago Gippe and other varieties are planted. It has an excellent record in Guatemala's COE competition history: nine times in the list, six times in the first place, and won the national championship three times in a row from 2008 to 2010. It is admirable that a manor has such a record in the coffee industry.