As in other parts of Central and South America, coffee was brought to Guatemala by the Spanish 'Conquistadores', to exploit the cheap labor offered by their enslaved Mayan population. There was a lull in coffee cultivation between independence in 1838 and the 1870's, when German businessmen took the helm.

Around the beginning of WW II (1939) roughly 60 percent of Guatemala's coffee output which was exported to Germany belonged to German business interests.

During the war period the Guatemalan government took over the German-owned plantations and later in the fifties helped by USA agronomists subdivided the land in mini-farms and distributed among farm families who worked the land.

This lead to increased coffee productivity and quality, but a 30-year stretch of guerrilla wars, Cold War coups, and counter revolution stopped coffee production from flourishing even further.

Today things are better once more and the topography of Guatemala dominated by three mountain ranges and three volcanoes:

- Agua (3766 m / 12352 ft), Fuego (3763 m / 12343 ft) and Acatenango (3976 m / 13041 ft), stretching across the country, north to south, where high altitude, mild temperatures, mineral rich volcanic soil, and plentiful rain (average 80 inches/year) contribute to great conditions for growing, high quality coffee beans.

These beans are marketed under famous names like Coban, Antigua, Atitlan, and Freihanes.

In more recent years the Huehuetenango (way-way-te-non-go) coffee which is cultivated in the northen regions has started to make a name for itself.

Most of its production is a 'Strictly Hard Bean' (SHB) grow further north at over 5000 feet in the most remote growing region of Guatemala.

Besides regional distinctions Guatemalan coffees often sold under estate names like, Santa Barbara, El Injerto, Huixoc, Injertal, Finca La Maravilla or Casa Ruiz.


The 'Strictly Hard Bean' (or SHB) grade is generic for the premium, export grade of large, high grown, distinctive long bluish beans, produced by the washed method a favorite of the European contries.

Guatemalan single varietals are a ubiquitous staple of gourmet coffee roasters, prized for their consistent quality, full body, balance, and unique spiciness.

Experts agree that Guatemalan coffee is also a frequent component of full bodied medium blends; Bold enough to stand up to the fattest Indonesian while adding both aroma and acid sharpness to the liaison.

Coffee Bean Direct Guatemala Huehuetenango, Organic Fair Trade Whole Bean Coffee, 5-Pound Bag
Ok, ready for this one? It's pronounced way-way-ten-an-go. You're welcome! Awesome name aside, this is a very popular coffee from Guatemala. The farms that grow the coffee must adhere to very strict organic growing conditions. It is shade grown at levels as high as 4000ft, and graded as "Hard Bean". The result is a cup with a rich body and a smooth and spicy chocolaty finish. This is our favorite Guatemalan around the CBD offices.
Customer Review: Excellent coffee!
This is the first time I've tried this particular variety of Guatemalan coffee but it won't be the last! The brew is very smooth and has low acidity. It is similar to Maragogype, which is increasingly hard to find. The only downside to this purchase is that the bag is not resealable, so you must find a way to keep it fresh while storing it.
Customer Review: Great Coffee
the coffee is not bitter at all.It is great for making strong coffee,it will definitely be a regular purchase.

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Organic Camano Island Coffee Roasters Guatemala, Medium Roast, Whole Bean, 5-Pound Bag
Sweet and tangy citrus accents set this guatemala coffee bean apart from the others. With distinct and distinguished flavor and aroma, this medium roast pleases the coffee lover with its complexity and colorful aromatic complexity.
Customer Review: Great Coffee and Great value
My wife and I really love this coffee. It has a wonderful rich buttery flavor with a very mild acidic hint that adds to the experience. If you love dark roast bitter coffee, this is not for you! We use burr grinder and drip maker (Cuisinart) and we rewarded with great coffee. This is great stuff, give it a try!
Customer Review: Camano Island coffee
This is a smooth and tasty blend, that doesn't have a bitter after taste. We are making our coffee in a press and find this method makes a delicious cup. It's hearty and yet not to strong.

Guatemala Antigua 5 lb. Whole Bean Coffee
Freshly roasted Guatemala Antigua 5 lb. whole bean Coffee.





Common Good Foods Guatemalan Organic Fair Trade Chajulense Co-op Whole Bean Gourmet Coffee. 12oz Bag

The Chajulense Association Val Vaq Quyol, Only one voice, is a non-profit organization of producers that began as a collective effort to create opportunities to improve members overall quality of life. The Association believes in sustainability through an environmental, social, and business perspective including wealth generation through efficiency and competition amid a framework of respect towards the Ixil culture and with the social aim of benefiting Ixil working families and communities. We are proud to support the members of the Chajulense Association and bring you their exceptionally superb coffee.

Guatemalas combination climate and terrain near the Chuchumatanes Mountains of Chajul where our coffee is grown is perfectly suited for the production of one of the planets most delightful coffees. The spirit of these amazing people is reflected in the quality of the coffee.

Our Chajulense Guatemalan coffee is medium bodied with toasty caramel aroma, subtle acidity and pleasant light citrus, floral and dark chocolate notes.

Choose Always Premium Quality - Never Less To savor the rich aroma and full gourmet taste of Guatemala Coffee, it is suggested that you purchase your coffee from a reputable distributor. Of course, I also recommend you purchase only the premium gourmet quality Guatemala Coffee Beans – not the lower grades used for commercial blending. We encourage you to try the Guatemala Coffee Beans from the CoffeeSnoop Link Sponsors. They sell premium gourmet quality Guatemala Coffee Beans at very competitive prices. What I need now is another cup of coffee! Carlyn Blair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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