Already versed in the planting, growing, harvesting and processing of gourmet organic coffee, we have also become experts on the roasting, packaging, exporting and marketing of gourmet organic coffee. Happenstance has it that the coffee we grow fits into the niche that defines the finest coffee in the world. Not a little of the responsibility for this happy circumstance lies in the location of the farm, Finca Santa Alicia. It is located within the boundaries which define it as a Guatemala Atitlan coffee, and at an altitude that defines it as a strictly hard bean. The coffee from different regions is known to present particular flavor characteristics.
Atitlan coffee is said to have a bright acidity which brings zest and sparkle to blends.
Yes, Guatemala has been blessed with the high altitude, moderate climate, abundant rainfall and volcanic soils that produce some of the world's finest gourmet coffees. Many other factors affect the quality of coffee. However, we can all learn a few important coffee facts to make a more tasteful and tasty choice when we buy coffee. Arabica is the only gourmet coffee, of which older varieties such as Bourbon have been proven by time to posess the best flavor characteristics. Newer varieties tend to be bred for production or resistance to pests and disease, not necessarily for flavor.