-Guatemalan Coffee Beans are grown in the heart of what was once the center of Mayan civilization. The Mayans ruled this region of Central America from around 2500 B.C. until the arrival of Spanish Conquistadors in 1500 A.D.
-Guatemalan coffee is well known for it's smooth character, balanced acidity, and full flavor.
-Guatemalan coffees are 98% shade grown
-As they travel, more than 90 species of migratory birds find shelter in Guatemalan coffee trees
-Guatemala's coffee forests prevent as much as 26 million tons of soil from eroding every year.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Updated Results
Survey Takers: 22
Question1: Do you know what Fair Trade is
Yes- 66.7%
No- 33.3%
Question 2: Do you drink coffee
Yes- 72.7%
No- 27.3%
Question 3: How many cups a day
0- 11.8%
1- 52.9%
2- 17.6%
3- 11.8 %
4- 0%
5+- 5.9%
Question 4 : Favorite Brand
Starbucks- 16.7%
Maxwell House- 0%
Dunkin' Donuts- 22.2%
Folgers- 5.6%
Other- 55.6%
Other includes
Espresso Bueno- 2
Green Mountain Coffee- 4
New England Coffee Roasters- 1
Capitol Grounds- 1
Langdon Street Cafe- 1
Question 5: Do you brew your own coffee
Yes- 77.3%
No- 22.7%
Question 6: From 1-10 how much do you like coffee
1- 9.1%
2- 9.1%
3- 4.5%
4- 4.5%
5- 13.6%
6- 4.6%
7- 13.6%
8- 13.6%
9- 13.6%
10- 13.6%
Question 7: Rate each type of coffee
Black: 1 - 57.9% 2 - 5.3% 3 - 15.8% 4 - 5.3% 5 - 15.8%
Espresso: 1 - 5.3% 2 - 63.2% 3 - 10.5% 4 - 15.8% 5 - 5.3%
Latte: 1 - 5.9% 2 - 29.4% 3 - 11.8% 4 - 45.3% 5 - 17.6%
Cappucino: 1 - 17.6% 2 - 11.8% 3 - 35.3% 4 - 17.6% 5 - 17.6%
Iced: 1 - 10% 2 - 0% 3 - 15% 4 - 30% 5 - 45%
Other: 1 - 0% 2 - 0% 3 - 50% 4 - 50% 5 - 0%
Question 8: Do you drink coffee in a particular season
Yes- 36.4%
No- 63.6%
Season:
During Fall because there's no snow but it's still chilly so I can drink iced coffee without freezing to death!
winter/warmth
iced coffee in the summer
with iced coffee i liek it more in the spring/summer. with hot cappuccinos, i prefer them in the winter/fall
Winter cause it's cold out.
Winter because it warms you up when you are cold.
Question1: Do you know what Fair Trade is
Yes- 66.7%
No- 33.3%
Question 2: Do you drink coffee
Yes- 72.7%
No- 27.3%
Question 3: How many cups a day
0- 11.8%
1- 52.9%
2- 17.6%
3- 11.8 %
4- 0%
5+- 5.9%
Question 4 : Favorite Brand
Starbucks- 16.7%
Maxwell House- 0%
Dunkin' Donuts- 22.2%
Folgers- 5.6%
Other- 55.6%
Other includes
Espresso Bueno- 2
Green Mountain Coffee- 4
New England Coffee Roasters- 1
Capitol Grounds- 1
Langdon Street Cafe- 1
Question 5: Do you brew your own coffee
Yes- 77.3%
No- 22.7%
Question 6: From 1-10 how much do you like coffee
1- 9.1%
2- 9.1%
3- 4.5%
4- 4.5%
5- 13.6%
6- 4.6%
7- 13.6%
8- 13.6%
9- 13.6%
10- 13.6%
Question 7: Rate each type of coffee
Black: 1 - 57.9% 2 - 5.3% 3 - 15.8% 4 - 5.3% 5 - 15.8%
Espresso: 1 - 5.3% 2 - 63.2% 3 - 10.5% 4 - 15.8% 5 - 5.3%
Latte: 1 - 5.9% 2 - 29.4% 3 - 11.8% 4 - 45.3% 5 - 17.6%
Cappucino: 1 - 17.6% 2 - 11.8% 3 - 35.3% 4 - 17.6% 5 - 17.6%
Iced: 1 - 10% 2 - 0% 3 - 15% 4 - 30% 5 - 45%
Other: 1 - 0% 2 - 0% 3 - 50% 4 - 50% 5 - 0%
Question 8: Do you drink coffee in a particular season
Yes- 36.4%
No- 63.6%
Season:
During Fall because there's no snow but it's still chilly so I can drink iced coffee without freezing to death!
winter/warmth
iced coffee in the summer
with iced coffee i liek it more in the spring/summer. with hot cappuccinos, i prefer them in the winter/fall
Winter cause it's cold out.
Winter because it warms you up when you are cold.
Facts about Guatemala's climate geography and hostory
Geography: Guatemala is in Central America at the southern tip of Mexico. Guatemala has a total area of 108,890 square kilometers (42,042 square miles). It is slightly smaller than the state of Tennessee. Guatemala borders Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico. These borders total 1,687 kilometers (1,048 miles) in length. Guatemala's coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea totals 400 kilometers (249 miles). Guatemala City is the nations capital and has over 2 million Guatemalans. It is located in south-central Guatemala, less than 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the Pacific Ocean.
Climate: The temperature varies with altitude. The average annual temperature on the coast ranges from 77° to 86°F. In the central highlands the average is 68°F, and in the higher mountains 59°F. In Guatemala City, the average January minimum is 52°F and the maximum 73°F; the average minimum and maximum temperatures in July are, respectively, 61°F and 79°F. The rainy season extends from May to October inland and from May to December along the coast. The dry season from November to April. Because of its consistently temperate climate, Guatemala has been called the "Land of Eternal Spring."
Human traces in Guatemala has traced back to at least 12,000 B.C. During the colonial era (early 16th century) the spaniards arrived in Guatemala first and made several voyages to and from the colony. The first capital was named Tecpan Guatemala, founded in July 25, 1524.
On September 15, 1821, the Captaincy-general of Guatemala offically declared Guatemala's independence from Spain.
Many leaders controlled Guatemala for more than a century, then a Civil War broke out between the guerrillias and the government. In 1996 the war ended with help with negotiations by the U.N. Both sides made a compromise. The guerrilla fighters disarmed and received land to work. The Government pulled back it's troops and promised to protect the natives. The U.S. had been supplying the government militaty forces leading to an overwhelming amount of deaths.
Climate: The temperature varies with altitude. The average annual temperature on the coast ranges from 77° to 86°F. In the central highlands the average is 68°F, and in the higher mountains 59°F. In Guatemala City, the average January minimum is 52°F and the maximum 73°F; the average minimum and maximum temperatures in July are, respectively, 61°F and 79°F. The rainy season extends from May to October inland and from May to December along the coast. The dry season from November to April. Because of its consistently temperate climate, Guatemala has been called the "Land of Eternal Spring."
Human traces in Guatemala has traced back to at least 12,000 B.C. During the colonial era (early 16th century) the spaniards arrived in Guatemala first and made several voyages to and from the colony. The first capital was named Tecpan Guatemala, founded in July 25, 1524.
On September 15, 1821, the Captaincy-general of Guatemala offically declared Guatemala's independence from Spain.
Many leaders controlled Guatemala for more than a century, then a Civil War broke out between the guerrillias and the government. In 1996 the war ended with help with negotiations by the U.N. Both sides made a compromise. The guerrilla fighters disarmed and received land to work. The Government pulled back it's troops and promised to protect the natives. The U.S. had been supplying the government militaty forces leading to an overwhelming amount of deaths.
Black Gold: A Film About Coffee and Trade
Our class just finished watching the documentary "Black Gold" about the unfair coffee trade that farmers are the victims of. There are hundreds of multinational coffee companies that dominate shopping malls and supermarkets. These companies are worth over 80 billion dollars, making coffee the second largest commodity in the world, after oil.
Black Gold mainly follows the life of Tadesse Meskela, an Ethiopian coffee manager who has made it his goal to save his 74,000 coffee farmers from bankruptcy. Meskela travels the world in search for buyers who will give his coffee farmers a fair price for their goods.
Black Gold mainly follows the life of Tadesse Meskela, an Ethiopian coffee manager who has made it his goal to save his 74,000 coffee farmers from bankruptcy. Meskela travels the world in search for buyers who will give his coffee farmers a fair price for their goods.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Questions
1) What are the top 3 Guatemalan coffee exports?
2) Name 4 countries that Guatemala borders?
3) What economic source fell to make coffee the top producer in Guatemala?
4) What country first arrived in Guatemala during the colonial era?
2) Name 4 countries that Guatemala borders?
3) What economic source fell to make coffee the top producer in Guatemala?
4) What country first arrived in Guatemala during the colonial era?
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Our Coffee Survey
Just a reminder to take our coffee survey at SurveyMonkey.com
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jXu7Hdp0I9ht7sx2KZQX0Q_3d_3d
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jXu7Hdp0I9ht7sx2KZQX0Q_3d_3d
Monday, March 9, 2009
Guatemala Coffee Exports and Connections
This shows the top 11 countires that Guatemala sends it's coffee to!
Guatemala ranks second in the world (after Colombia) in the amount of high grade coffee it produces.Guatemala has the highest percentage of its crop classified as high quality.Over half its coffee is exported to the US, representing 1/8 of the country’s GNP and taking in about 1/3 of Guatemala’s foreign exchange.
History of Guatemalan coffee production
Guatemala coffee has faced crises ever since the Spaniards arrived and began to change the ways of life. Throughout the colonial period and up until 1823 many laws were passes about the land tenure and they either drove indigenous people off their land or converted them into “residents” of the new plantations. After indigo started to fall as the top economic source, coffe took over.
By 1859, over a half million coffee trees had been planted around Antigua, Coban, Fraijanes and San Marcos and close to 400 quintales were exported to Europe. Then in 1860, production tripled to over 1100 quintales. Plantation residents continued to complain of indentured servitude as some farms promote indebtedness through rents, credit policies at the company store, and loans for emergency health care.
Guatemalan coffee production was at it's best during the start of the 21st century when it reached around 5 million quintales. A few years later production fell by 1/3 and coffee prices dropped drastically. Conditions worsened for the farmers as they went through a decline in coffee’s price and production increased
By 1859, over a half million coffee trees had been planted around Antigua, Coban, Fraijanes and San Marcos and close to 400 quintales were exported to Europe. Then in 1860, production tripled to over 1100 quintales. Plantation residents continued to complain of indentured servitude as some farms promote indebtedness through rents, credit policies at the company store, and loans for emergency health care.
Guatemalan coffee production was at it's best during the start of the 21st century when it reached around 5 million quintales. A few years later production fell by 1/3 and coffee prices dropped drastically. Conditions worsened for the farmers as they went through a decline in coffee’s price and production increased
General Information
Geography: Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Honduras and Belize and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between El Salvador and Mexico
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands
Climate: Tropical; hot, humid in lowlands; cooler in highlands
Friday, March 6, 2009
Guatemala Fun Facts
Population: 12,701,000
Capital: Guatemala City
Guatemala City Population: 951,000
Area: 108,889 square kilometers (42,042 square miles)
Language: Spanish, Amercan-indian languages
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Life Expectancy: 66 years
GDP per Capita:$3,900
Literacy Percent: 71
Capital: Guatemala City
Guatemala City Population: 951,000
Area: 108,889 square kilometers (42,042 square miles)
Language: Spanish, Amercan-indian languages
Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant, indigenous Mayan beliefs
Life Expectancy: 66 years
GDP per Capita:$3,900
Literacy Percent: 71
Guatemala and it's Coffee!!
Coffee was one of Guatemalas first sources of income in the 19th century and is still one of the most important today. In 1998, coffee exports brought in US$586.3 million, almost double the amount of sugar, the next most profitable agricultural export. Guatemala is the world's third largest exporter of coffee.Most Guatemalan coffee is harvested at large plantations along the southern border of the highlands.
The history of Guatemala's Economy!
Since the Spanish conquest, the economy of Guatemala has depended on the export of one or two agricultural products. During the colonial period, indigo and cochineal were the principal exports, but the market for them was wiped out by synthetic dyes in the 1860s. Cocoa and essential oils quickly filled the void. Coffee and bananas were introduced later, and in 1999, the chief exports were coffee, sugar, and bananas. Guatemala's economy, the largest in Central America, is dominated by the private sector, which generates nearly 90% of GDP.
Since World War II, the government has encouraged light industrial production (such as tires, clothing and pharmaceuticals). Nevertheless, in 1995, agricultural pursuits occupied 58% of the national labor force and accounted for some two-thirds of Guatemalan foreign exchange earnings. Living standards and personal income remain low, and no significant domestic market exists, except for subsistence crops.
The economy boomed from 1971 thorough early 1974. Then, as a result of inflation (21.2% in 1973), the world energy crisis, and an annual population growth of 2.9%, the economic growth rate slowed from 7.6% for 1973 to 4.6% for 1974. During the second half of the 1970s, Guatemala's economic performance slowed further; during 1974–80, the average annual growth rate was 4.3%. By the early 1980s, the civil war, coupled with depressed world commodity prices, had led to decreases in export earnings and to foreign exchange shortages. The GDP dropped by3.5% in 1982, the first decline in decades, and the GDP declined or was stagnant through 1986. The annual inflation rate, which averaged 11% during 1979–81, dropped to no more than 2% in 1982. It rose thereafter, reaching 31.5% in 1985 and about 40% in the first half of 1986.
In the 1990s the Guatemalan economy grew at a healthy pace, propelled by nontraditional exports and investment. Inflation was reduced through fiscal and monetary policies to an average of 12% in 1993. Economic growth accelerated to an estimated5.0% in 1993 compared with 4.6% in 1992. In a sudden shift that was perceived as a recession by the private sector, GDP growth decelerated in 1996 to 3.1%. The slowdown reflected a combination of factors: windfall profits from coffee exports; a slowdown in most Central American countries causing a significant decline in Guatemalan exports, and a severe competition of domestic products by Mexican imports. In addition, domestic demand cooled off as private sector credit demand ran out of steam, and tax increases were designed to strengthen the fiscal situation ahead of the signing of the peace accords. Growth for 1997 had improved to 4% thanks to greater domestic and trade liberalization; despite Hurricane Mitch, which destroyed a large portion of the country's agricultural produce for the year, GDP growth reached 5% in 1998.
The original version of this information can be found at the following site:
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Guatemala-ECONOMY.html
Since World War II, the government has encouraged light industrial production (such as tires, clothing and pharmaceuticals). Nevertheless, in 1995, agricultural pursuits occupied 58% of the national labor force and accounted for some two-thirds of Guatemalan foreign exchange earnings. Living standards and personal income remain low, and no significant domestic market exists, except for subsistence crops.
The economy boomed from 1971 thorough early 1974. Then, as a result of inflation (21.2% in 1973), the world energy crisis, and an annual population growth of 2.9%, the economic growth rate slowed from 7.6% for 1973 to 4.6% for 1974. During the second half of the 1970s, Guatemala's economic performance slowed further; during 1974–80, the average annual growth rate was 4.3%. By the early 1980s, the civil war, coupled with depressed world commodity prices, had led to decreases in export earnings and to foreign exchange shortages. The GDP dropped by3.5% in 1982, the first decline in decades, and the GDP declined or was stagnant through 1986. The annual inflation rate, which averaged 11% during 1979–81, dropped to no more than 2% in 1982. It rose thereafter, reaching 31.5% in 1985 and about 40% in the first half of 1986.
In the 1990s the Guatemalan economy grew at a healthy pace, propelled by nontraditional exports and investment. Inflation was reduced through fiscal and monetary policies to an average of 12% in 1993. Economic growth accelerated to an estimated5.0% in 1993 compared with 4.6% in 1992. In a sudden shift that was perceived as a recession by the private sector, GDP growth decelerated in 1996 to 3.1%. The slowdown reflected a combination of factors: windfall profits from coffee exports; a slowdown in most Central American countries causing a significant decline in Guatemalan exports, and a severe competition of domestic products by Mexican imports. In addition, domestic demand cooled off as private sector credit demand ran out of steam, and tax increases were designed to strengthen the fiscal situation ahead of the signing of the peace accords. Growth for 1997 had improved to 4% thanks to greater domestic and trade liberalization; despite Hurricane Mitch, which destroyed a large portion of the country's agricultural produce for the year, GDP growth reached 5% in 1998.
The original version of this information can be found at the following site:
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Americas/Guatemala-ECONOMY.html
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Mane's Class Visit
Yesterday, Mane Alvarez, the founder of Artisan Coffee visited our Spanish IV class with one of employees Aaron. Mane and Aaron talked to us about the different ways to taste coffee and the all the different flavors and "sensations" that your taste buds feel. Mane and Aaron also showed the class how different coffee makers can produce different tastes. We tested the same type of coffee through a paper filter, a French Press Machine, and a Japanese Vaccuum coffee maker. The three makers produced completely different sweeteness, body, and bitterness. All in all, the visit was very interesting and gave me (and the rest of the class) a much different outlook about coffee.
Survey Results
In our coffee survey of the junior class we had 15 people take our survey. One third of the people that took the survey answered yes to did they drink coffee and did they know what fair trade was. We found more than half of the people drink 1 coffee per day. Also more than half do not drink their coffee from Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Folgers, and Maxwell House. Most people rated the likeness of coffee as either a 5 or 8 with 20% each. 73% dont drink coffee in any particular season.
You can take our survey at the following URL.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jXu7Hdp0I9ht7sx2KZQX0Q_3d_3d
You can take our survey at the following URL.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=jXu7Hdp0I9ht7sx2KZQX0Q_3d_3d
Guatemalan flag and map of Central America!
This is the Guatemalan flag!
This is a picture of Central America. Guatemala is highlighted in Orange.Email from Vermont Coffee Company
This is a response that we recieved for Paul Ralston, a member of The Vermont Coffee Company. We were very thankful for the answers he gave us. He gave us a better understanding for the coffee industry.
Response:
Hello Michael, Evan, and Aidan,
Thank you for your interest in coffee. I'll do what I can to answer
your questions. Are you all Spanish speakers? Spanish is the
language of coffee, so you are on the right track.
Question 1: Approximately what percentage of the coffee that you
sell is Fair Trade?
Answer: We purchase coffee from all across the coffee lands. All the coffee
we purchase (100%) is certified organic, and all (100%) is purchased
following fair trade guidelines.
Question 2: Approximately what percentage of the coffee that you buy and sell comes from Guatemala, and how is it sold(i.e. espresso, roast, etc.)?
Answer: We purchase a lot of Central American coffees, including Guatemalan.
We also buy coffees from Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
About a third of our coffees come from Central America and Mexico. We
also use coffees from Africa (Ethiopia), Indonesia (Java, Timor,
Sumatra), South America (Peru, Bolivia, Columbia), and the Islands
(Dominican Republic). All in all, we roast between 5,000 and 6,000
pounds per week.
Question 3: How many pounds of coffee beans do you sell in a week? What kind do you sell the most?
Answer: About 20% of that weight is lost in the roaster as
the moisture in the green beans evaporates. That means we sell between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds.
After we import the coffee beans, we bring them to Vermont where we
blend and roast them. Almost all the coffee we sell is a blend of
three or more countries of origin. Blending allows us to mix and
match the different flavors of the different beans. Our best selling
blend is our DARK Roast.
Question 5: How much coffee do you personally drink a day? Do you drink your own coffee?
Answer: The DARK is also my favorite; I usually
drink two cups a day.
If you are ever in Middlebury, stop by and say hello.
Paul Ralston
Check out our web site...
vermontcoffeecompany.com
Vermont Coffee Company
1197 Exchange Street, Suite 3
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
802 398-2776
Response:
Hello Michael, Evan, and Aidan,
Thank you for your interest in coffee. I'll do what I can to answer
your questions. Are you all Spanish speakers? Spanish is the
language of coffee, so you are on the right track.
Question 1: Approximately what percentage of the coffee that you
sell is Fair Trade?
Answer: We purchase coffee from all across the coffee lands. All the coffee
we purchase (100%) is certified organic, and all (100%) is purchased
following fair trade guidelines.
Question 2: Approximately what percentage of the coffee that you buy and sell comes from Guatemala, and how is it sold(i.e. espresso, roast, etc.)?
Answer: We purchase a lot of Central American coffees, including Guatemalan.
We also buy coffees from Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
About a third of our coffees come from Central America and Mexico. We
also use coffees from Africa (Ethiopia), Indonesia (Java, Timor,
Sumatra), South America (Peru, Bolivia, Columbia), and the Islands
(Dominican Republic). All in all, we roast between 5,000 and 6,000
pounds per week.
Question 3: How many pounds of coffee beans do you sell in a week? What kind do you sell the most?
Answer: About 20% of that weight is lost in the roaster as
the moisture in the green beans evaporates. That means we sell between 4,000 and 5,000 pounds.
After we import the coffee beans, we bring them to Vermont where we
blend and roast them. Almost all the coffee we sell is a blend of
three or more countries of origin. Blending allows us to mix and
match the different flavors of the different beans. Our best selling
blend is our DARK Roast.
Question 5: How much coffee do you personally drink a day? Do you drink your own coffee?
Answer: The DARK is also my favorite; I usually
drink two cups a day.
If you are ever in Middlebury, stop by and say hello.
Paul Ralston
Check out our web site...
vermontcoffeecompany.com
Vermont Coffee Company
1197 Exchange Street, Suite 3
Middlebury, Vermont 05753
802 398-2776
Monday, February 9, 2009
Guatemalan Coffee export
http://www.guatemala-times.com/business/local/681-guatemalas-coffee-export-up-in-december.html
Guatemalan coffee exports are up as of December
Guatemalan coffee exports are up as of December
Friday, February 6, 2009
Guatemalan Coffee Types
Guatemalan Coffee Types
Since the early 1990s, Guatemala has led a pioneering effort to define the country’s coffee-producing regions based of geographic, climatic, and coffee characteristics and cup profiles.
As a result, eight distinct regions producing "Strictly Hard Bean" quality coffees within defined microclimates have been identified, awarding coffee enthusiast with eight specialty coffees with unique characteristics.
-Antiguan: coffee is known for it's full and velvety body, rich aroma, and lively acidity. Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai beans are grown and harvested between January and March.
-Fraijanes Plateau: Coffee from this region is known for it's soft aroma, full body, and marked acidity. This coffee is cultivated at 4,000 to 5,000 feet year round. The coffee is rated the hardest in all of Guatemala.
-Rainforest Cobán: Coffee from this region results in a strictly hard result. Bourbon, Maragogype, Catuai, Caturra, and Pache beans are grown here, which produces a medium body, light acidity, fruit like flavors, and a fragrant aroma. This coffee is harvested from December to March.
-Highland Huehue: Coffee from this region usually boasts beautiful appearance and uniform maturation due to the subtropical climates. Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai coffee beans are grown. The flowering is homogenous which produces a winey, high-quality cup. This coffee is harvested from January to April.
-Traditional Atitlan coffee comes from the region surrounding Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. There is always at least 50 mm of rainfall per month in the region. The majority of beans grown is Bourbon, but Typica, Caturra, and Catuai is also grown. The coffee is aromatic with a crisp acidity and full body.
-Volcanic San Marcos: This region is the warmest of all Guatemalan coffee producing regions and also has the highest amount of rainfall. Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai beans are grown and harvested from December to March.
-The New Oriente produces aromatic, marked acidity, and full bodied coffee. Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Pache coffee beans are all grown in the New Oriente region and coffees are harvested from December to March.
Since the early 1990s, Guatemala has led a pioneering effort to define the country’s coffee-producing regions based of geographic, climatic, and coffee characteristics and cup profiles.
As a result, eight distinct regions producing "Strictly Hard Bean" quality coffees within defined microclimates have been identified, awarding coffee enthusiast with eight specialty coffees with unique characteristics.
-Antiguan: coffee is known for it's full and velvety body, rich aroma, and lively acidity. Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai beans are grown and harvested between January and March.
-Fraijanes Plateau: Coffee from this region is known for it's soft aroma, full body, and marked acidity. This coffee is cultivated at 4,000 to 5,000 feet year round. The coffee is rated the hardest in all of Guatemala.
-Rainforest Cobán: Coffee from this region results in a strictly hard result. Bourbon, Maragogype, Catuai, Caturra, and Pache beans are grown here, which produces a medium body, light acidity, fruit like flavors, and a fragrant aroma. This coffee is harvested from December to March.
-Highland Huehue: Coffee from this region usually boasts beautiful appearance and uniform maturation due to the subtropical climates. Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai coffee beans are grown. The flowering is homogenous which produces a winey, high-quality cup. This coffee is harvested from January to April.
-Traditional Atitlan coffee comes from the region surrounding Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. There is always at least 50 mm of rainfall per month in the region. The majority of beans grown is Bourbon, but Typica, Caturra, and Catuai is also grown. The coffee is aromatic with a crisp acidity and full body.
-Volcanic San Marcos: This region is the warmest of all Guatemalan coffee producing regions and also has the highest amount of rainfall. Bourbon, Caturra, and Catuai beans are grown and harvested from December to March.
-The New Oriente produces aromatic, marked acidity, and full bodied coffee. Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Pache coffee beans are all grown in the New Oriente region and coffees are harvested from December to March.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Blog Creation Successful!
The very first Guatemala Fo Yo Momma blog post is complete.
This is a great achievement for me and my partners. I'd like to thank My Momma, Guatemala, Allah, and coffee of course.
Here is a video that perfectly describes our relationship with coffee and it's impact on the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kl9tdu7qRA
This is a great achievement for me and my partners. I'd like to thank My Momma, Guatemala, Allah, and coffee of course.
Here is a video that perfectly describes our relationship with coffee and it's impact on the world.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kl9tdu7qRA
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