Flavor Comparison Between Guatemalan and Indonesian Coffee: Altitude, Growing Environment, and Brewing Suggestions

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Guatemala

Guatemala is renowned for producing coffee beans with rich fruity aromas and was ranked as the largest coffee producer in Central America for most of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among these, Antigua Island is a famous coffee-producing region, characterized by its rich volcanic soil, low humidity, and intense sunlight. Three active volcanoes—Agua, Acatenango, and Fuego—form a beautiful valley landscape. Approximately every 30 years, the areas around Antigua Island suffer from volcanic eruptions, which provide more nitrogen to the already fertile land. The abundant rainfall and sunshine make this place even more suitable for coffee cultivation. Antigua Island's coffee is produced at the Campana estate, where the highest quality coffee is El Pulcal, which not only has excellent quality but also can be considered quite complete when compared with other Latin American coffees. Guatemala Antigua coffee is also known as "cigarette coffee" due to its rich and full-bodied taste and unique charcoal-roasted aroma.

La Minita Flor

Country of Origin: Guatemala

Region: Antigua

Varieties: Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon

Altitude: 1200-1600 Meters

Processing Method: Washed

Flavor Description: Elegant floral notes, soft acidity, chocolate, clean and bright taste

Indonesia

Indonesia consists of many islands, with Sumatra, Bali, Java, and Sulawesi being the four largest islands. Coffee beans grown on Sumatra Island have moldy and earthy flavors; those from Sulawesi Island have noticeable acidity and fruitiness; Java Island's coffee flavors are relatively mild; Bali's coffee has distinct sweetness and nutty notes. Coffee produced on other smaller islands generally has rich oils and moderate acidity.

Indonesia is a region where both cheap coffee and specialty coffee coexist. Mass-produced coffee gives local coffee an overall impression of low standards, but in fact, Indonesia's specialty coffee has always enjoyed a high reputation in the international market. The famous Kopi Luwak is a typical representative among Indonesian coffees. This rare coffee produces only 500 pounds annually. Due to the difficulty in obtaining raw materials, extremely complex production processes, and the necessity of strict hygiene procedures, Kopi Luwak has become one of the most expensive coffees.

Mandheling coffee is made using deep roasting, giving it more bitterness and sweetness than other coffees. When brewed using a siphon coffee maker, the resulting coffee tastes lighter but still retains Mandheling's unique rich bitterness; if using a moka pot, the brewed coffee, besides its bitter and mellow taste, will have a pure aftertaste that lingers on the tip of the tongue for a long time.

FrontStreet Coffee's Mandheling Coffee Brewing Recommendation:

KONO/88℃/1:14/Time: one minute fifty seconds

Flavor: Herbal, chocolate, nuts

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