Is Guatemalan Coffee Good? What Pastries Pair Best with Guatemalan Coffee Beans

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Guatemala Coffee and Cake Pairings

Guatemala

Guatemala, with its seven major coffee-producing regions, exclusively grows Arabica coffee beans. All are situated in highland terrain under subtropical climate conditions, with abundant and stable rainfall, and fertile volcanic ash soil. These factors create extremely suitable natural environmental conditions for coffee cultivation throughout the country. Each region possesses unique flavors, with superior acidity and fruity aromas that are smooth and palatable, ranking among the world's top-grade coffees, suitable for single-origin consumption.

Guatemala has a high average elevation, with coffee belts distributed above 1,500 meters, between 14 and 16 degrees north latitude. The country features high-altitude volcanic terrain, and these volcanoes provide the most ideal conditions for coffee cultivation.

Such geographical conditions most easily produce extremely hard beans. These beans are full-bodied, delicious, and have balanced acidity. Additionally, their giant coffee beans have also drawn significant attention to Guatemala. Guatemalan coffee is considered the aristocracy among coffees.

Coffee produced in Guatemala ranks among the world's top-grade coffees.

Guatemala is located in Central America, bordering the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Caribbean Sea to the east, Mexico to the north, Belize to the northeast, and Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. 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 Central American crown" and is a major coffee-producing country in the region, ranking eighth in the world in annual coffee production.

Guatemalan coffee once enjoyed the reputation of being the world's best-quality coffee. Its extremely hard beans are renowned for their elegant and lively acidity, clean taste without impurities, distinct layers, as well as green apple acidity, berry fragrance, jasmine aroma, orange peel scent, green pepper aroma, fruity sweetness, chocolate sweetness, and even a smoky aftertaste. The coffee beans are full-bodied, deliciously balanced, with mellow coffee flavor and quality acidity. Coffee brewed from these beans is pure and rich, receiving high praise, making it the best material for blended coffee.

The aromatic coffees mentioned here typically have floral and fruity characteristics. It is recommended to pair them with desserts that can highlight more distinctive characteristics: citrus-based coffees pair well with fruit cakes and strawberry egg tarts, while berry-based coffees complement raspberry mousse and similar desserts.

Guatemalan Coffee + Macarons

Knowledge point: Most coffee growers and producers in Guatemala can be considered descendants of the Maya people, and they themselves prefer to be called as such.

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