Guatemala Arabica SHB Antiqua

Guatemala Arabica SHB Antiqua

Guatemala SHB Antigua — a full-bodied, complex coffee from the volcanic valley of Antigua. Notes of apple, caramel, red berries, and raisins, supported by lively acidity and a creamy body. Washed process, Finca Gascón, score 83.5.

Guatemala SHB Antigua: a Central American gem

The Antigua Valley in Guatemala is surrounded by three volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. The volcanic soil is exceptionally rich and fertile, and together with the high-altitude climate—a dry season for drying the beans and a rainy season for growth—this creates ideal conditions for growing coffee.

This coffee carries the classification SHB (Strictly Hard Bean). This means the beans grow at high elevations, where lower temperatures lead to slower ripening. The result: denser, harder beans that generally produce higher quality and greater depth in the cup.

In the cup, this Antigua is complex and balanced: a full body, bright and lively acidity, and flavors of chocolate and spices with floral and fruity accents. The result is a rounded, sweet cup with a lightly tart finish.

This lot comes from Finca Gascón, a family-owned farm that has grown coffee in the region for generations. The farm is committed to sustainable farming methods, and you can taste it: each harvest reflects the care put into the process, from plant to cup.

Guatemala Antigua is more than a coffee—it’s an introduction to Guatemala’s rich coffee culture, rooted in fertile volcanic soil and generations of craftsmanship.

Origin

• Country: Guatemala
• Region: Antigua
• Producer: Finca Gascón

Coffee details

• Screen size: 17/18
• Process: Washed
• Elevation: ± 1,300–2,100 meters
• Cup Score: 83.5 SCA

Tasting profile

Apple • Caramel • Red berry • Raisins

Brew method: Ideal as a lungo or espresso, but also suitable for various filter brewing methods. 100% Arabica.