How Do Guatemala Coffee Beans Taste? Guatemala Antigua Coffee Beans: Geography Determines Quality

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Antigua Island is located in the West Indies. In Spanish, Antigua means "ancient" or "old." The city of Antigua was the capital during the Spanish colonial period in 1543.

Antigua Island is a renowned coffee-producing region. Rich volcanic soil, low humidity, strong sunlight, and cool evening breezes characterize the Antigua region. Three spectacular active volcanoes occasionally add misty volcanic ash, providing more nitrogen to the already fertile land. Additionally, adequate rainfall and sunshine make this place even more suitable for coffee cultivation.

Guatemalan coffee has a rich aroma that is enjoyable even before drinking. Antigua coffee possesses a rich and velvety body, with intense and lively flavors, and delicate acidity. When the enticing rich aroma lingers on your tongue, there's an indescribable mystery within it. At the first sip, you might find it plain, but as the coffee slowly cools, you'll discover its subtle sweetness and be surprised by its depth.

The reason why Antigua coffee is sought after by most coffee enthusiasts is simply its distinctive flavor. Guatemalan coffee has rich regional characteristics, which should be related to the soil and water conditions of Guatemala's eight major coffee-producing regions. Few places in the world can produce the variety of high-quality coffee beans that Guatemala does.

Guatemala has a high average altitude, with coffee growing zones distributed above 1,500 meters and between 14 and 16 degrees north latitude. Guatemala belongs to a high-altitude volcanic terrain, and these volcanoes are the most ideal places for coffee cultivation.

Such a geographical environment is most suitable for growing extremely hard beans. These beans are full-grained, delicious, and have balanced acidity. Additionally, its giant coffee beans have also made Guatemala receive significant attention.

Guatemala Antigua is known for its elegant and lively acidity, clean taste without impurities, distinct layers, as well as green apple acidity, berry aroma, jasmine fragrance, orange peel scent, green pepper aroma, fruity sweetness, chocolate sweetness, and even a smoky aftertaste. A slight roasting flavor amidst the mellow richness is like mixing chocolate's sweetness with smoky notes. Due to this unique roasted aroma, Antigua coffee is also known as "cigarette coffee."

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