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Guatemala

Volcanic highlands with distinct wet and dry seasons.

Soil profile

Deep volcanic loam around Antigua's three volcanoes.

Growing regions

Antigua — Classic chocolate-forward profile
Huehuetenango — Higher altitude, brighter acidity

Seasonal cycle

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Sold via the Cup of Excellence and direct-trade contracts.

The story here

Guatemala's coffee industry took root in the 1860s, after a collapse in the cochineal dye trade pushed farmers toward a new crop. Volcanic soil around Antigua's three volcanoes produced a distinct, chocolate-forward profile that helped define Central American coffee for generations that followed.