Guatemala ASOBAGRI Fairtrade Organic comes to us from the ASOBAGRI (Asociación Barillense de Agricultores) cooperative. ASOBAGRI was founded in 1989 by 20 visionary farmers in the highlands of Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Today, it includes more than 1,900 members across 87 communities — many of whom are indigenous Maya farmers. The cooperative read more
Guatemala El Vergel (the Orchard) is an offering from the experimental farm of La Federación Comercializadora de Café Especial de Guatemala (FECCEG). The farm is located in El Vergel Nature Reserve in San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta, San Marcos in southwestern Guatemala. This mountainous area is part of the Tacaná read more
Guatemala Aprocsaa Organic is grown 1700-2000 meters above sea level in the Sierra Madre mountain range. Home to the San Pedro and Toliman volcanoes the mineral-rich soils and high altitudes are ideal for coffee cultivation. Additionally, this juncture where the central highlands rise into Sierra Madre mountain range provides a unique microclimate, trapping read more
Coffee was introduced to Guatemala in the 18th century by missionaries and colonists, quickly becoming the country’s main export. Currently, Guatemala is the 10th-largest coffee producer worldwide with nearly half of its beans destined for the U.S.. Guatemala’s growing success comes thanks, in part, to its distinct and idyllic micro-climates; mild, read more
Coffee was introduced to Guatemala in the 18th century by missionaries and colonists, quickly becoming the country’s main export. Currently, Guatemala is the 10th-largest coffee producer worldwide with nearly half of its beans destined for the U.S.. Guatemala’s growing success comes thanks, in part, to its distinct and idyllic micro-climates; mild, read more
Coffee was introduced to Guatemala in the 18th century by missionaries and colonists, quickly becoming the country’s main export. Currently, Guatemala is the 10th-largest coffee producer worldwide with nearly half of its beans destined for the U.S.. Guatemala’s growing success comes thanks, in part, to its distinct and idyllic micro-climates; mild, read more
Guatemala Antigua Alom is produced in one of the country’s most notable coffee growing regions. High elevations, sunny days and cool nights with low humidity produce clean and bright acidity. The area is punctuated by volcanoes, providing mineral-rich soil. Additionally, the soil in rich in pumice which retains moisture, counteracting read more
Guatemala El Santo comes from smallholder producers in the El Cerrito and Los Verdes regions of Fraijanes. The region takes its name from the “Juanes Friars” who brought coffee to the area over 200 years ago. Traditional varietals of Bourbon, Typica, Catuai and the Guatemalan native Pache Comun are still read more
In 2014, an organized group of 100 Organic producers in Coban, Acatenango & Chimaltenango aligned to create ASPROGUATE (Asociación sostentible de productores de Guatemala). Nearby producers later joined the association, and in 2016 they opened central offices in San Martin, Jilotepeque. With a mission to manage social development among small read more
Guatemala is celebrated for its rich and diverse coffee, grown in some of the most distinctive microclimates in Central America. High altitudes, volcanic soil, and a range of growing regions—from Antigua and Huehuetenango to Cobán—create ideal conditions for producing exceptional Arabica beans. Guatemalan coffee is known for its full body, read more
