SEASONS GREETINGS Thank you for your custom this year. It has been truly gratifying to have so many loyal customers during such a difficult financial time for many. Our last dispatch for 2024 will be Thursday 19th December - which is the "by Christmas" courier cut off date for parcels within the North Island. The cut off date for the South Island is Tuesday 17th December. We will start up again on Monday 6th January 2025. We wish you a happy and relaxed holiday period. |
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Eight distinct regions producing Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) coffees have been identified in Guatemala.
Typical Characteristics |
Altitude (masl) |
Rainfall (mm) | Temp (C) | Humidity (%) | Harvest | Soil | Drying process | |
Acatenango Valley | Marked acidity, fragrant aroma, balanced body, clean lingering finish | 1300-2000 | 1200-1800 | 14-31 | 70-80 | Dec-Mar | Volcanic w/pumice | Sun |
Antigua | Elegant and well balanced with a rich aroma and very sweet taste | 1500-1700 | 800-1200 | 18-22 | 65 | Jan-Mar | Volcanic w/pumice | Sun |
Atitlán | Aromotaic with a bright citrus acidity and full body | 1500-1700 | 1800-2300 | 20-23 | 75-85 | Dec-Mar | Volcanic | Sun |
Cobán | Fresh fruit notes, fine well-balanced acidity and full body | 1300-1500 | 3000-4000 | 15-20 | 85-95 | Dec-Mar | Limestone & clay | Dryer |
Fraijanes Plateau | Bright and persistent acidity with a full body and pleasant wine notes | 1400-1800 | 1500-3000 | 12-26 | 70-90 | Dec-Feb | Volcanic w/pumice | Sun |
Huehuetenango | Fine intense acidity with a full body and pleasant wine notes | 1500-2000 | 1200-1400 | 20-24 | 70-80 | Jan-Apr | Limestone | Sun & Dryer |
Nuevo Oriente | Well balanced and full bodied with chocolatey flavour | 1300-1700 | 1800-2000 | 18-25 | 70-80 | Dec-Mar | Metamorphic & clay | Sun & Dryer |
San Marcos | Delecate floral notes in aroma and taste, pronounced acidity and good body. | 1300-1800 | 4000-5000 | 21-27 | 70-80 | Dec-Mar | Volcanic | Sun & Dryer |