Guatemala

Growing Altitude: 1,200 - 1,700 meters above sea level Arabica Variety: Bourbon, Typica, Catuai, Caturra Harvest Period: December - April Milling Process: Washed, Sun-dried Aroma: Floral, Citrus Flavor: Chocolate, Sweet, Nutty (slight) Body: Full, Round Acidity: Bright, Pleasant Guatemala is an inherently mountainous region, and its crops benefit from being grown year-round on steep slopes and at high altitudes. Guatemala also has as many as 300 micro climates, all of which offer unique growing conditions which affect the development of crops produced. The country also enjoys almost constant rainfall, meaning the fruits are never wanting for water. Add to that mineral rich soils, the result of regular volcanic activity, and you have optimal conditions for growing some of the world’s best coffee. Coffee is grown in 20 of Guatemala’s 22 departments. Currently there are over 270,000 hectares of land dedicated to coffee production. Regions of Guatemala Antigua coffee has a ligh