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Introduction to La Minita Estate's Washed Caturra Coffee Beans from Antigua, Guatemala

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Guatemala coffee, 98% of which consists of Arabica beans, means that nearly the entire country produces specialty coffee. Additionally, up to 45% of Guatemala's coffee beans successfully meet the Specialty Coffee Association's 80-point standard. Such high-quality Guatemalan coffee beans have also become

Guatemalan coffee, with 98% being Arabica coffee beans, means that nearly the entire country produces specialty coffee beans. Furthermore, up to 45% of Guatemala's coffee beans can successfully pass the Specialty Coffee Association's 80-point evaluation standard. Such high-quality Guatemalan coffee beans have also become one of the world's finest premium coffees.

Central America is flanked by the Caribbean Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with Mexico to the north, Belize to the northeast, and borders Honduras and El Salvador to the southeast. Guatemala, blessed with favorable timing and location, is situated in a subtropical climate with highland terrain, abundant rainfall, and comfortable temperatures year-round. The country also has more than a dozen volcanoes, forming fertile volcanic ash soil rich in minerals. It is a specialty coffee production kingdom with abundant natural resources and exceptionally advantageous geographical conditions.

FrontStreet Coffee Guatemala Antigua Flor Goddess

Region: Antigua Volcanic Zone

Estate: La Minita

Export: La Minita Group's brand "Flor Goddess"

Varieties: Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon

Altitude: 1200 to 1600 meters

Grade: European Standard Washed Strictly Hard Bean (SHB)

Processing: Traditional washed processing

FrontStreet Coffee's Flor Goddess coffee features a very pleasant and elegant floral aroma as its main flavor characteristic, with soft acidity and a chocolate-like finish. The overall taste is clean and bright, sweet and smooth, with distinct fruit acidity layers and fruity, floral notes.

Antigua, legend says, is the birthplace of Guatemalan coffee. The production region is situated in a closed valley with three active volcanoes and vast primeval forests. The growing environment is exceptionally favorable - warm days and cool nights, pleasant seasons year-round, and a stable balance between dry and wet periods. Altitude: 1500-1700 meters. Flavor: rich, silky, sweet, nutty, and cocoa notes.