Guatemala Coffee - Antigua Pastores SHB

Guatemala is the 6th largest coffee-producing country in the world - a remarkable achievement considering the country's small size, but on the other hand it reflects how perfect the conditions for growing coffee are in Guatemala.  Guatemala Pastores coffee comes from the municipality of Antigua in the Sacatepéquez district. The municipality of Antigua is a small coffee-growing area in Guatemala bounded by the presence of 3 volcanoes. The region has mineral-rich soil and a mild, high mountain climate - perfectly suited for growing high mountain arabica coffee with SHB beans. The coffee that makes it to our roastery and is available in our coffee shop comes from the slopes of the Agua volcano. The plantations are located at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level. Most of the coffee crops are small individual farms, usually a few hectares in size, where the coffee is harvested by hand and then transported to processing stations. One such station is Pastores, which has been in operation since the beginning of the last century. It is distinguished by the fact that the entire structure is made of wood.

Guatemala Antigua Pastores is a high quality coffee thanks to the care with which it is harvested and processed. It comes from plantations where Arabica Bourbon and Arabigo are grown, and has been harvested using the Fully Washed method, which involves removing the outer skin of the coffee berry by washing. After this washing, the coffee is carefully dried in the sun, displayed on special terraces. The entire harvest is then sorted by hand, removing damaged green coffee beans from the coffee. The care and precision in the processing of this coffee, pays off with an excellent pure taste, free from defects.

We have developed 3 basic roast profiles for the coffee; light roast, medium roast and dark roast. For espresso preparation in espresso machines, we recommend the medium profile. For filter coffee, we recommend light roasting.

Guatemala Pastores coffee in the medium roast, is a coffee with a full body, notice the chocolate, hibiscus, sweetness of flowers, jasmine and a light bright acidity. The coffee achieved a score of 84.5 points. ( on a scale of 0-100 ), which qualifies it as a speciality coffee.