Guatemala Coffee Bean Classification Standards and Antigua Flower God Flavor Profile

Guatemala Coffee

Bordered by Mexico to the north, Honduras and El Salvador to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Guatemala boasts exceptional natural advantages. With tropical rainforests, volcanoes, fertile soil, and diverse climates, it provides the ideal environment for coffee cultivation. The mountainous terrain, with an average elevation exceeding 1,500 meters, allows Guatemala to easily produce extremely hard coffee beans. The coffee beans are clean and lively, with a perfect balance of richness, acidity, and sweetness, complemented by a subtle smoky note that enhances their depth and mystery. Located at 14°38' north latitude, within the coffee belt between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, this region represents optimal latitude for coffee production. Coffee serves as an important economic crop locally.

FrontStreet Coffee's La Flor from the Antigua region of Guatemala is medium-roasted to present distinct berry flavors with a smoky finish.

Guatemala's Eight Coffee Regions

Each coffee-producing region yields different flavor profiles, but generally, Guatemalan coffee exhibits a mild and mellow overall character, with elegant aromas and a special, pleasant acidity reminiscent of fruit acids. The eight regions are: Antigua Classic, Huehuetenango, Rainforest Coban, Traditional Atitlan, Fraijanes Plateau, Volcanic San Marcos, Acatenango, and New Oriente.

Coffee Varieties

Guatemala primarily cultivates Bourbon, Typica, Caturra (a natural mutation of Bourbon), and Catuai (a hybrid of Caturra and Mundo Novo).

Guatemala Coffee Processing Methods

Guatemalan coffee is primarily processed using the washed method.

Coffee Bean Classification by Altitude

The higher the altitude, the higher the density of coffee beans, and consequently, the higher the grade of the green coffee beans:

SHB (Strictly Hard Bean): Grown at altitudes between 1,500-1,700 meters;

HB (Hard Bean): Grown at altitudes between 1,350-1,500 meters;

SH (Semi-Hard Bean): Grown at altitudes between 1,200-1,350 meters;

Extra Prime: Grown at altitudes between 1,000-1,200 meters;

Prime: Grown at altitudes between 850-1,000 meters;

Good Washed: Grown at altitudes between 700-850 meters.

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