Characteristics of Guatemalan Coffee and Altitude-Based Coffee Grading Methods

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Guatemala is located in the center of North and South America, with its geographical location playing an important role in Central America. In this country, rivers and lakes dot the landscape, while equatorial forests and plains jungles cover the land. The Pacific and Caribbean coasts also feature undeveloped volcanic beaches. As a result, Guatemalan coffee carries rich tobacco aromas, almond notes, caramel, citrus, and creamy flavors.

Guatemala's fertile volcanic soil nurtures uniquely flavored specialty coffee beans: Antigua coffee. These beans belong to the Bourbon variety, one of the more acidic varieties. A cup of Guatemalan Antigua coffee, with its mellow yet slightly wild taste, captivates with its balanced and refreshing fruit acidity, rich spice notes, and distinctive smoky flavor. It seems to tell us about the bleak history of Antigua, Guatemala, allowing us to see the mysterious Maya people who suddenly disappeared thriving on ancient lands. History has erased their existence, yet history has also made them eternal.

The highest mountain elevation in Guatemala is 2000M, with the highest growing areas generally at 1700M elevation, and the lowest growing areas around 700M. Of course, there are also growing areas below 600M.

Grading by Elevation

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Knowledge bonus: The Guatemalan Coffee Association has established the Guatemalan coffee brand and defined coffee from eight different origins with the slogan "A Rainbow of Choices."

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