Guatemala_Acatenago

Guatemala Acatenango

Arabica washed fancy strictly hard bean, europ. preparation

The Cooperative Acatenango is located in the Chimaltenango department in the slopes of the Acatenango volcano, which is the third biggest volcano in Central America. This excellent coffee achieved many rewards in auctions organized by Anacafé.

 

Traceability

Country

Guatemala

Location

Acatenango, Chimaltenango

Estate

Cooperativa Integral Agricola Acatenango R.L.

Average altitude

1’200 to 1’900 meter above sea level

Topography

Mountainous

Soil type

Volcanic

Temperature

14 to 19 °C

Humidity

Around 65 %

Particularities

The Cooperative has about 300 members, which have been working with coffee for four generations.

 

Botany

Botanical species

Arabica

Botanical variety

Catuai, Bourbon, Pache, Caturra

Harvest methode

Handpicking

Harvest time

December to March

Export

From February

Screen size

Fancy (17 to 18+)

Prepariation

Fully washed

Bag size

69 kg

Roasting & Blending

Degree

As a single origin a light to dark roast: very various character.

Blends

Characterises your blend with a complexe acidity supported by a full range of flavour.

 

Sensory

Fragrance, Aroma

Floral

Flavour

Chocolate, floral, fruity

Acidity

Berry-like, citrus-like

Aftertase

Caramelly, toasty