Acatenango (Guatemala)

This exceptional coffee was grown by smallholder farmers situated on the western edge of the impressive Acatenango volcano of the iconic Antigua region. A place world famous for speciality coffee cultivation thanks to the mineral content of its volcanic soil, high altitude and consistent rainfall patterns. 

 

At the helm of the Acatenango Cooperative is Omar Vela, who has taken on the family tradition of leading the smallholders. He is dedicated to organising his fellow farmers improve the way they grow, harvest, deliver, process and sell their cherries. Their success has led to investment in a number of infrastructure improvements including a new medical centre for the community.

 

We are proud to have sourced this coffee in collaboration with Javier, founder of Caribbean Goods. Javier is a Guatemalan born and now Glasgow based coffee importer with an overwhelming passion for and knowledge of coffee. To Javier (and us) Guatemalan coffee is more than a commodity, more than a delicious drink. It is a way of life and an opportunity to support the cooperatives like Acatenango and their surrounding communities. 

Farm	Acatenango Cooperative
Varietal	Caturra, Catuai and Bourbon
Processing	Fully washed
Altitude	1800 meters above sea level
Owner	Various smallholders
Region	San Pedro Yepocapa, Antigua