| Guatemala |
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 GEOGRAPHY
& CLIMATE:
Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between
El Salvador and Mexico, and bordering the Gulf of Honduras
(Caribbean Sea) between Honduras and Belize.
Mostly mountains with narrow coastal plains and rolling
limestone plateau (Peten). Tropical; hot, humid in lowlands;
cooler in highlands.
COFFEE BACKGROUND:
Jesuit Priests introduced a coffee plant in Antigua, Guatemala,
in 1760, with the purpose of using it as ornaments for
their gardens. Guatemala signed their Independence in
September 1821 and the new government established agreements
to support the coffee plantations. For example: like 'Decreto
1ro. de octubre' (October 1st, decree), where government
gave money to coffee farmers for good plantation. Since
1871, the coffee business became the number one export
for Guatemala's economy.
 SPECIES:
Arabica (99%) & Robusta (1%)
ALTITUDE AT WHICH GROWN: 2,000 FT - 5,000 FT
Guatemala has perfect conditions for growing specialty
grade coffees. Guatemala has the high altitudes to grow
coffee, the finest coffee is cultivated between 4,300
and 6,500 feet (1,300 to 2,000 meters) in a variety of
microclimates. Guatemala is blessed with well-defined
rainy and dry seasons and at least one hard, dependable
rain during the dry season, essential to induce the flowering.
Guatemala’s soils are formed from the deposits of thirty-three
volcanoes—part of the Ring of Fire—and an underground
limestone shelf. Guatemala’s farms and mills maintain
strict traditional standards in picking and processing.
Guatemala,
produces some of the finest, if not the finest coffees
in the world. Exceptionally sweet, elegant and powerful”
have been used by coffee professionals when describing
Guatemalan highland coffees.
Oriflama Farm is certified for sustainability by the Rainforest
Alliance, a process that involves inspection of a spectrum
of farm elements. The coffee beans from Oriflama Farm
is sold to Starbucks and others.
PREPARATION METHOD: “Washed” |
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