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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Guatemala Antigua Bella Carmona Estate

Bella Carmona Estate lies in the Sacatepequez region of Antigua and is an alliance estate formed from a group of small farms. Three surrounding volcanoes—Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango—create a special microenvironment and climate here. With those natural advantages, and under the guidance of Luis Pedro Zelaya, a seasoned coffee industry professional, Bella Carmona's green bean quality has earned worldwide recognition.

These coffee beans use a special greenhouse drying method (greenhouse dried) to minimize the drawbacks of open-air drying. Greenhouse drying is, to some extent, also a low-temperature drying process, during which the green beans undergo slight fermentation. This method suits not only coffee but also grains and spices. Generally, products dried in a greenhouse are superior to those dried in open air, because they can be completely protected from external hazards such as rain, insects, and animal damage.

Guatemala Antigua Bella Carmona Estate Greenhouse Dried Bourbon

Region: Antigua

Altitude: 1500-1700m

Variety: Bourbon

Processing Method: Greenhouse Dried

Flavor: Red bean, caramel, spices

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Antigua's Bella Carmona is a gentle, balanced cup built on red bean, caramel, and spice, so the beans that flatter it best are equally sweet and low in acidity. FrontStreet Coffee's Brazil Cerrado Red Bourbon is an entry-level single origin from the well-known Cerrado region, offering the classic cream, peanut, and cocoa flavors at a friendly price. FrontStreet's Queen Estate goes a step further: a rare yellow Bourbon grown at higher altitude, layering the nutty Brazil profile of butter, sunflower seed, macadamia, and almond over a sugarcane-like sweetness. Both make easy everyday pour-over, and both hold up when paired with milk; the Queen Estate in particular keeps its viscous, syrupy body in a latte.