Guatemala Finca Canaque

Country

Guatemala
15.392414°

Farmer

Finca Canaque

Growing altitude / region

1,800 m
Huehuetenango

Variety

Caturra, San Ramón (100% Arabica)

Processing

natural

Intensity / flavor

Cherry cheesecake, pear, raisin, mango

Recommended brewing methods:

French press

Chemex

Melitta

Guatemala Finca Canaque – complex & balanced

Guatemala Finca Canaque delights with a complex, fruit-forward flavor profile. As a naturally processed coffee, it develops pronounced sweetness and a juicy texture. The cup reveals notes of cherry cheesecake, accompanied by the fresh juiciness of ripe pears, the intense sweetness of raisins, and a tropical hint of mango. The blend of Caturra and San Ramón varieties brings structure and clarity to the flavor: Caturra contributes elegance and balanced acidity, while San Ramón provides body, sweetness, and complex fruit aromas.

Finca Canaque

Finca Canaque was founded in 1958 by Jorge Vides and is now in its third generation of family ownership. Named after a native tree in the region, it sits at an elevation of 1,800 meters in the mountains of La Libertad. María Vides has managed the farm since 2016, with a consistent focus on quality production. Under her leadership, both natural and washed coffees are carefully processed—an approach that highlights the terroir and brings out the diversity of the coffees’ flavors. The finca stands for craftsmanship, sustainability, and a commitment to producing high-quality microlots from the Guatemalan highlands.

The Huehuetenango growing region

Huehuetenango is one of Guatemala’s most famous coffee-growing regions. Located in the west of the country near the Mexican border, the region is characterized by high mountain ranges, cool nights, and warm days. This exceptional combination allows the cherries to ripen slowly—ideal for dense beans and complex cup profiles. Volcanic soils, elevations often above 1,600 meters, and dry mountain air make Huehuetenango a terroir renowned around the world for fruity, aromatic coffees. These very conditions are reflected in Finca Canaque coffee, making it an exceptional representative of its origin.