Remaining shipments from current crop Guatemala are arriving daily! (Here to hold us over until new crop arrives in March.)
We’re fortunate to have deep, long-standing relationships with cooperatives across the country, many of which have supplied InterAmerican Coffee for decades. (Our relationship with La Voz, for example, dates to 1991.) At the same time, we’re excited to be supporting new initiatives that are helping to shape the future of Guatemalan coffee.
While Guatemala has benefited from favorable growing conditions this year, that doesn’t mean the season was without challenges. Price volatility, fueled by speculation in the coffee futures market, has made purchasing decisions more difficult, while logistical challenges—from container availability to shipping delays—have increased costs and added complexity throughout the supply chain.
By uniting through cooperative structures, producers are able to share costs, knowledge and community services to better navigate these challenging times. We’re proud to continue supporting several groups whose deep local roots and lasting commitment have made these high-quality, sustainable coffees possible. And, of course, we’re eager to start sharing them with you! Explore some of our favorites below.
Guatemala Huehuetenango ASDECAFE Organic ASDECAFE represents more than 1,000 farmers from smaller cooperatives, uniting under one organization to reduce costs; allowing certification premiums to deliver greater value to each producer.
Cupping notes: Stone fruit, candied pecan, lemon zest, passion fruit, honey.
(CTI Annex, ETA mid August; CTI NJ and Dupuy Houston, in store)
Guatemala La Voz Atitlán Organic The La Voz cooperative, on the southwestern shore of Lake Atitlán, has grown significantly since it was founded by a few families in the 1970s. Today the cooperative also runs a lake-side café where it serves its own coffees, which are roasted and brewed by women.
Cupping notes: Toffee, caramel, Meyer lemon, green grape, juicy apple.
(CTI Annex, ETA mid August)
Guatemala AAPICAFI Organic The Association of Beekeepers and Coffee Growers was founded in Huehuetenango in 2013, and today represents 200 smallholder producers across 40 communities.
Cupping notes: Candied pecan, toffee, Pink Lady apple, cola, orange.
(CTI Annex, in store)
Guatemala FECCEG Huehuetenango Fairtrade Organic FECCEG represents 12 producer cooperatives in Guatemala’s Western Highlands, totaling 1,943 smallholders (529 of whom are women). FECCEG strengthens producer networks while supporting organic agriculture and initiatives that promote gender equity and food security.
Cupping notes: Caramel, almond, vanilla, apple, golden raisin.
(CTI Annex, in store)
Guatemala Santa Rosa Con Manos de Mujer comes from 20 women producers who use regenerative agriculture practices, who participate in a women-focused program that supports sustainable coffee production through investments in health, education, environmental stewardship and climate resilience.
Cupping notes: Brown sugar, nougat, cashew, lemon, cider, green grape, syrupy.
(CTI NJ, in store)
