Guatemala Huehuetenango | Acatenango Cooperative (Smithsonian Bird Friendly) Certified Organic Bourbon, Caturra Flavor Profiles

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Guatemala Huehuetenango | Asobagri Cooperative (Smithsonian Bird Friendly) Certified Organic Bourbon, Caturra Flavor Profile?

For the past century, coffee has contributed to Guatemala's economy. It is estimated that there are currently about 125,000 coffee producers in the region, making coffee the main export item, accounting for 40% of exported agricultural products. As many as 20 out of 22 provinces are engaged in coffee cultivation, with coffee beans grown in almost all regions. 98% of the coffee is grown under shade trees, dominated almost exclusively by Arabica beans. The main sub-varieties include Bourbon, Typica, Caturra, Catuaí, Pache, and Pacamara. Guatemala benefits from high altitudes and 300 different microclimates, combined with stable rainfall and fertile soil rich in minerals, all contributing to ideal coffee growing conditions - the most favorable among Central American countries.

Since the early 1990s, Anacafé pioneered the classification of coffee based on its characteristics, growing climate, soil quality, and altitude, identifying 8 different regions that produce high-altitude hard beans (SHB): Acatenango Valley, Antigua, Atitlán, Cobán Rainforest, Fraijanes Plateau, Huehuetenango, Nuevo Oriente, and San Marcos Volcanic Region. The main harvest season runs from December to March each year, with higher altitude regions like Huehuetenango continuing into April. Once harvesting is complete and processing is finished, the coffee is ready for shipment.

The Asociación Barillense de Agricultores (ASOBAGRI) Cooperative is located in the mountain town of Barillas, 200 kilometers north of Huehuetenango, Guatemala's major coffee city in the northwest. Surrounded by green forest conservation areas, it has 711 farmers who primarily grow coffee, with 352 independent farmers having obtained organic certification. Most members still communicate using traditional Mayan languages. The mission of the Asobagri Cooperative is to strengthen green and environmentally friendly production among small farmers in the region, maintain traditional organic and shade-grown production methods, invest earnings in drying patios and storage warehouses, and support their own healthcare and education programs.

Farm Information

Farm Name: Asociación Barillense de Agricultores (Asobagri Cooperative)

City: Huehuetenango

Country: Guatemala

Altitude: 1,650 - 1,850 meters

Certification: Fair Trade Certified ORIGIN Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly

Coffee Characteristics

Variety: Bourbon, Caturra

Processing System: Fully Washed and dried on patio

Top Jury Descriptions: Cupping roast level begins 60 seconds after first crack (Cinnamon roast)

Aroma/Flavor: Violet, Raspberry, Black Tea, Honey Peach, Jasmine, Red Beet Sweetness, Grass Sweetness

Acidity: Pomelo acidity, Lemon acidity, Green Tangerine

Complexity & Other: Complex and solid acidity values, no astringent or harsh sensation, sufficient sweetness and purity in medium and dark roasts, a smooth and pleasant coffee

FrontStreet Coffee Recommended Brewing:

Dripper: Hario V60

Water Temperature: 90°C

Grind Size: Fuji Royal grinder setting 3.5

Brewing Method: Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, using 15g coffee grounds. First pour 25g water for 25-second bloom. Second pour to 120g, then pause. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g total. Extraction time approximately 2:00.

Analysis: Using a three-stage brewing method to clearly define the front, middle, and back-end flavors of the coffee. Because the V60 has many ribs and drains water quickly, pausing during pouring helps extend the extraction time.

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