GUATEMALA
GENUINE ANTIGUA
The Antigua region is one of the most prestigious coffee growing regions in the world. Since the year 2000 the origin of the coffee from this region is protected. Beneficio de Café La Esperanza, S.A. was founded in 1981, it consists of a small coffee plantation and a wet mill. Surrounded by the three volcanoes Agua, Acatenango and Fuego, the coffee grows on rich volcanic soil and develops its excellent cup profile.
GROWING REGION
Country Guatemala
Region Antigua
Wet Mill Beneficio de Café La Esperanza, S.A.
Climate Unique microclimate due to surrounding volcanoes
QUALITY
Coffee type Arabica
Quality Genuine Antigua
Crop 2018/19
Harvest time Dec. - March
Harvest method Picking
Altitude 1700m
Varieties Bourbon, Caturra & Catuaí
Processing Washed
Soil type Volcanic soil, rich in minerals
Irrigation Natural rainfall
Ref. No. P10239
CUP PROFILE
honeydew | nougat | juicy | tangerine |
lively full body | mint