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Guatemala Coffee Flavor Profiles Introduction to Natural Process Guatemala Coffee Beans

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange More coffee bean information Please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account cafe_style ) FrontStreet Coffee - Guatemala Natural Process Coffee Flavor Introduction Guatemala is a major coffee producing country in Central America, ranking eighth in the world in production. Guatemala, whose name comes from the Mayan language, means land of many trees. Located in Central America, it has Central

FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Guatemala Natural Process Coffee Flavor

Guatemala is a major coffee-producing country in Central America, ranking eighth in world production. The name Guatemala comes from the Mayan language, meaning "land of many trees." Located in Central America, it is known as "the pearl on the crown of Central America." Although Guatemala has limited land area, it boasts a rich diversity of climates. A country renowned for its lakes and volcanoes, Guatemala's volcanic soil, precipitation, temperature, humidity, and altitude provide the perfect natural environment for coffee cultivation.

Guatemala is famous for producing coffee beans with rich fruity flavors, and was ranked as the largest coffee producer in Central America for most of the 20th and 21st centuries. Among its regions, Antigua is a renowned coffee-producing area, characterized by its rich volcanic soil, low humidity, and intense sunlight. Three active volcanoes—Agua, Acatenango, and Fuego—form a valley landscape. Approximately every 30 years, the Antigua area experiences volcanic eruptions, which provide additional nitrogen to the already fertile soil. Combined with abundant rainfall and sunshine, this makes the area even more suitable for coffee cultivation.

Regarding Guatemala's washed and natural process coffee beans, the country has abundant water resources, and high-quality water conditions contribute to the stable quality of Guatemala's washed specialty coffee beans. However, the quality of Guatemala's natural and honey-processed coffee beans is not as exceptional as those from African origins like Ethiopia. Due to high rainfall, differences in origin, and the climate variations mentioned earlier, coffee farmers face significant risks when producing natural process coffee. This can lead to issues like mold growth and insufficient development of natural flavors, among other problems. For these reasons, natural process coffee beans from Guatemala are priced higher than washed beans.

When we drink Guatemala coffee, we mainly experience its mid-palate and aftertaste. The initial flavor profile is slightly less intense compared to African beans. Additionally, the beans themselves have a high density (even aged beans maintain high density), so we need to pay special attention during roasting—they must be thoroughly roasted. Moreover, the beans have a long resting period, typically 5-8 days, or even about 10 days. So, for those who enjoy pour-over and roasting, please take note!

Introduction to a Guatemala Natural Process Coffee

Guatemala Oriente SHB Natural Process

Origin: Guatemala, Wataquescuintla, Oriente

Altitude: 1500-1600 meters

Varieties: Caturra, Bourbon

Processing Method: Natural Process

Roast Level: Medium Roast

Flavor Profile:

In its dry aroma, it presents the sweetness of fresh strawberries. After adding water, it reveals the refreshing sweetness of honeydew melon and sugarcane. Upon tasting, there's a clear lemon acidity, while the aftertaste offers a strong wild honey texture. As the temperature decreases, a subtle red wine aroma emerges.