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![]() ![]() GEOGRAPHY & CLIMATE: Guatemala is situated to the East and South of Mexico, to the West of Belize and to the Northwest of Honduras and El Salvador. It is the largest (41,865 sq. miles) and the most populous (11.7 million) of the countries in Central America. It faces both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. The climate varies with altitude. Daytime temperatures average 82 degrees F. in the tropical coastal regions and 68 degrees F. in the more temperate central highlands. COFFEE BACKGROUND: The first coffee trees were introduced by the Jesuit in 1750 but it
was not until 1860 when the Germans immigrated that they started to cultivate it. Partly
due to this, the Guatemala coffees have always been more popular in Europe that other
origins of Central America. The coffees are nowadays grown in different regions and
because of their individual geographical conditions, they produce their own unique
flavors. The most well known centers are Antigua, Atitlan, Coban and Huehuetenango. SPECIES: Arabica ALTITUDE AT WHICH GROWN: 2,000 FT - 5,000 FT PREPARATION METHOD: Washed ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 4,940,000 bags (99-00 crop) SHIPMENT PERIOD: October - May TYPES OF COFFEES OFFERED: Guatemala SHB Huehuetenango Plus: Grown in the west highlands, this coffee is the best Guatemala has to offer. It is the most complete & balanced flavor, fine acidity and medium body. Personal Comments: 9/20/98:
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