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Guatemala Antigua Coffee Geographic Knowledge

Guatemala is a country belonging to the Latin American coffee-producing region. It is the westernmost country in Central America, bordering Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.

Guatemala is known as the "Land of Eternal Spring" and in indigenous languages represents "land of forests."

Coffee trees are cultivated at an average altitude of 1,200-1,300 meters, with over 300 microclimates throughout the country, creating coffee with fascinating flavor quality.

As is well known, coffee beans from the Latin American region have bright, lively acidity and carry flavors of nuts, cocoa, and subtle spices!

In fact, in the coffee world, Guatemalan coffee is not only famous for high production but also for excellent quality!

"The first specialty coffee I encountered was made with Guatemalan coffee beans from the little-known Huehuetenango region. The beans themselves were flawless, with balanced quality. After roasting, the taste, flavor, and body were impeccable—complex and exquisite like tasting fine wine."

—Coffee: A Guide to Buying, Brewing, and Enjoying, by Mamoru Taguchi

Antigua, located in south-central Guatemala, produces the country's finest coffee!

Antigua maintains traditional lifestyles and is situated between three volcanoes (Agua, Acatenango, and Fuego). Coffee from this region grows at an altitude of 1,524 meters.

Coffee farm owners from Antigua possess rich horticultural knowledge, consistently producing some of Central America's best coffee!

Since 1973, Starbucks has been offering Guatemalan Antigua coffee!

Unlike other coffee-growing regions worldwide, Guatemala's coffee benefits from a complete cultivation and processing system, ensuring exceptionally consistent quality!

If you ask most coffee experts at Starbucks: "If you could only drink one type of coffee, which would it be?" The answer would undoubtedly be Guatemalan Antigua coffee!

Guatemala Antigua Coffee

Basic Knowledge

Information about packaging, excerpted from "Coffee Star News."

Information about stamps.

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Starting in 2002, Starbucks launched a series of social development projects in Guatemala, including initial investments in education and healthcare projects at the Dos Marías estate.

This school serves the children of local coffee farmers (you're not seeing things—this is the clearest image available).

Current State of Guatemala's Coffee Industry

Guatemala's eight famous coffee-producing regions (Vivette Nango and Antigua were mentioned above).

AnaCafé (Guatemala National Coffee Association) was established in 1960 and does not represent any buyers or exporters—it only represents over 125,000 domestic coffee producers.

Excerpted from coffeet&i, AnaCafé Green Book, AnaCafé.

Partner's Perspective

"Guatemalan coffee is my favorite morning coffee. Even on mornings when I don't want to get out of bed, the aroma of Guatemalan coffee awakens me with 'it's time to get up.' The pervasive fragrance brings wonderful feelings, helping me welcome each day positively!"

—Pamela Fleetwood, Barista, Seattle, USA

Bonus Section

Do you know how coffee was introduced to Guatemala?

FrontStreet Coffee: A roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but diverse bean varieties, where you can find both famous and lesser-known beans, while also offering online services. https://shop104210103.taobao.com

Important Notice :

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FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473