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Guatemala

High-altitude coffees to drink every day. Produced by young farmers and associations created to support smallholders in Huehuetenango, Nuevo Oriente, Fraijanes, and other regions.

Guatemalan coffees are sweet and elegant. The mouthfeel is often silky and smooth. It’s just too easy to drink. This profile makes Guatemala a unique origin for high-quality coffee that can be used for espresso and filter. On Algrano, you find dedicated farmers who offer great coffee and customer service, and smallholder cooperatives who provide support and training to local communities.

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APOLO

Fazenda única

APOLO is a Guatemalan specialty coffee association born in 2005 to help the coffee producers to access to higher prices for their coffees. Currently we have 64 associates located in Olopa from the Chiquimula región with farms 1.200 metres. The main shadow grown coffee varieties produced are yellow Catuai, Bourbon, Pacamara and Sarchimores. Our coffee farms have a wide variety of trees that provide nutrients for our farms and food Apolo offers its associates: - Technical assistance - Wet processing services: depulping and drying - Quality control that allows us to profile our coffees - Financing o the crop activities - Commercialization services including direct export - Social services to the community The association exports to Canada, US and Asia and is willing to develop a wider range of specialty coffee buyers to sell directly their high-quality coffees and build together strong long term relationships.

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ROSMA COFFEELAND

Fazenda única, Exportador

2010 Cup of Excellence 2do lugar 2012 Cup of Excellence 13avo lugar 2013 Cup of Excellence 12vo lugar 2014 Cup of Excellence 8avo lugar 2015 National Winner 2019 National Winner 2020 Cup of Excellence 15avo Lugar 2021 Cup of Excellence 3er Lugar Orden presidencial 2022 Cup of Excellence 3er Lugar Orden presidencial

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San Miguel Coffees

Fazenda única, Comerciante, Moinho, Exportador
Organic, Rainforest Alliance

With 125 years of coffee farming experience, the Falla family is one of the oldest coffee farming families in Antigua. The story of San Miguel- Single Origin Coffees begins more than 50 years ago when Arturo Falla Cofiño embarked on a new adventure when he purchased the farm El Tempixque. El Tempixque is located just a short drive from Antigua, a world heritage site, in the village of San Miguel Dueñas. The farm is nestled amongst three majestic and active volcanoes, Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. The coffees from San Miguel are as unique as the location itself. In addition to coffee, El Tempixque produced another of El Canche’s loves: ornamental plants. The farm is home to a beautiful nursery of poinsettias and orchids. El Tempixque’s orchids have given rise to new and unique varieties and have received awards on numerous occasions. “El Canche” (The Blond) farmed coffee and orchids at El Tempixque for 30 years until he passed away. At that time, his son, Estuardo Falla, faced a crossro

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FECCEG, Federación Comercializadora de Café Especial de Guatemala.

Cooperative, Mill, Exporter
Bird Friendly, FairTrade, Organic, Rainforest Alliance

At FECCEG we are 1350 members and 350 members from 8 departments in Guatemala. FECCEG accompanies community organization processes, fosters gender equity processes and promotes organic agriculture and renovation of coffee plantations so that members achieve a good level of production and quality. The partners are motivated to continue managing their coffee plantations since we have paid differentiated prices compared to those of the conventional market. FECCEG has an agronomic research area to test organic inputs and validate techniques with which better results in productivity and quality are achieved. We have a compost plant and we deliver compost to the associates that improve soil fertility and coffee harvests. FECCEG promotes diversification with goats, fruits and vegetables so that members have organic food and other products to market in the local market. FECCEG has the KISHÉ brand for the local market.

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COOPERATIVA INTEGRAL AGRICOLA NUEVA ESPERANZA DEL BOSQUE, R.L.

Cooperativa, Estação de lavagem, Moinho, Exportador

Integral Agricultural Cooperative "Nueva Esperanza del Bosque" Transforming Lives Through Coffee In the heart of the Aldea El Bosque community, the Integral Agricultural Cooperative "Nueva Esperanza del Bosque" R.L. stands as a beacon of hope and progress for local coffee producers. Founded in response to the devastating coffee crisis of 2001/2002 that deeply affected coffee-producing families, our cooperative was born out of a desire to revitalize the local economy and offer a brighter future. Our Origin The coffee crisis of the early 2000s left many smallholders in a precarious situation, forcing them to abandon their crops and seek opportunities in other regions or even abroad. However, in the midst of this adversity, a Guatemalan priest with vision and heart brought a group of Italian cooperative members to our land. These visitors, committed to the principles of Fair Trade, recognized the potential and need of our community and established a direct commercial link. A bright future Officially founded on March 3, 2004, our cooperative has traveled a path full of challenges and achievements. Initially, we faced a lack of infrastructure and capital, which forced us to lease machinery to process our coffee. With effort and dedication, we managed to acquire our first threshing machinery, providing continuous employment to local families and improving their income. Thanks to the trust and support of our friends and business partners in Europe, we secured funding to build our own headquarters, which has allowed us to optimize our coffee collection, storage, and processing operations. Today, our headquarters is not only a workplace, but a symbol of our resilience and cooperation. Community Engagement The Integral Agricultural Cooperative "Nueva Esperanza del Bosque" is not only dedicated to the production and export of high-quality coffee, but has also become a fundamental pillar of community development. We have established in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of Guatemala a basic education headquarters, allowing young people in our community to access education without having to migrate to other villages. In addition, we have founded the COOPSALUD community clinic, providing essential medical care and organizing monthly medical days for the entire community. Our Coffee, Our Passion Every coffee bean we grow tells a story of effort, dedication, and hope. Our commitment to Fair Trade ensures that every cup of coffee enjoyed by our customers around the world contributes directly to improving the quality of life for our farming families. We work tirelessly to offer a high-altitude coffee, rich in flavor and aroma, which reflects the richness of our land and the passion of our people. Join Our Cause By choosing coffee from the "Nueva Esperanza del Bosque" Integral Agricultural Cooperative, you are not only enjoying an exceptional product, but you are also supporting a sustainable trade model that empowers rural communities.

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ASOCIACION ACODIHUE

Association
C.A.F.E practices, FairTrade, Organic, Con Manos de Mujer, Rainforest Alliance

ACODIHUE is an association with 970 coffee producers where 80% of the membership are women, the farms are located at an altitude ranging from 1,300 to 1,800 meters above sea level, only special grade SHB coffee is produced with a score of 84+.

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The Guat Lab by TTCo Exports

Commercial Representative, Exporter
C.A.F.E practices, Rainforest Alliance, Rainforest Alliance

The Guat Lab is Mario Alarcon and Christian Starry, two producers and exporters who work side by side with growers in all parts of Guatemala to help them market their coffees. Unlike most exporters, they work as service providers providing 100% price transparency to their partners. The company developed a model with a fixed fee for exporting services and fair prices discussed with (not imposed to) each farmer and direct contact to the final buyer. Chris and Mario managed to make room for a different kind of exporting in Guatemala. More people trade transparently in the country now, a trend they are proud to have pioneered. They work with a number of producers with similar views of coffee: focus on innovation, transparency and a savvy approach to business. Mario is also the owner of Finca El Recuerdo and Finca Monte de Oro in Acatenango whilst Chris owns Finca El Xalúm and La Revuelta in Amatitlán. They are also known as Truth Trading Company or TTCo Exports.

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El Silencio

Single Farm
UTZ Certified, Rainforest Alliance

Guatemalan coffees are grown at high altitudes, surrounded by volcanoes, mountain peaks, and national parks. The average altitude for coffee farms here is higher than in other Central American countries: about 85% of the coffee grown is of the Strictly Hard Bean (SHB) type, produced between 1,300 and 2,000 meters above sea level. These coffees have a silky mouthfeel and often taste like a mix of chocolate, stone fruits, spices, and florals.

Guatemalan coffees are grown at high altitudes, surrounded by volcanoes, mountain peaks, and national parks.

How two price crises reshaped the landscape      

Most of Guatemala’s coffee comes from small farms, with 97% being less than 2 hectares. There are also around 3,600 medium-sized farms (201-2,000 hectares) and 354 large farms (more than 2,000 hectares). Medium and large farms usually produce more, making up 56% of the country’s coffee. Still, a lot of the top-quality SHB coffee comes from small farmers who moved to higher lands.

The coffee scene in Guatemala changed a lot after the International Coffee Agreement (ICA) ended in 1989. The price crashes of the early 1990s and 2000s shook reshaped the sector. Back in the late 1800s, coffee became a big deal for Guatemala’s economy and its main export, mostly grown on large estates. The government took over church-owned and communal lands and sold them to people who wanted to grow coffee, especially German and English immigrants.

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These early coffee farms were mainly in lower areas, growing grades like Prime and Extra Prime (below 1,000 meters) and Hard Bean and Semi-Hard Bean (1,000-1,300 meters). They used a lot of cheap labour from indigenous, often migrant communities. Between 1870 and the 1920s, the mandamiento rule forced indigenous campesinos to work on public projects and plantations.  

Moving from Prime grade to specialty coffee

This setup of big farms, cheap labour, and high-volume, low-quality coffee stuck around until the 1990s. The first crisis after the ICA ended pushed coffee prices below $0.50 per pound in 1992. While big estates started moving away from coffee, Anacafé (Guatemala’s National Coffee Association) changed strategy. They focused on growing high-quality SHB for premium markets, creating denominations of origin in 1995 and helping small farmers with technical support.

The growing demand for specialty coffee and the move of small farmers to higher altitudes are why so much of Guatemala’s SHB comes from smallholders today. About 35% of these farmers are in cooperatives and associations that help them find better-paying markets through improved quality and certifications. Today, Guatemala is the 9th largest coffee-producing country in the world and the second largest in Central America.

Ten years of learning what roasters like

Ten years of learning what roasters like

Guatemalan producers and cooperatives have been selling coffee on Algrano from the start. These farmers have always believed in the potential of specialty coffee and direct trade. Some cooperatives trusted the platform early on, looking for roasters who could help stabilize their markets and improve the income of indigenous communities. They’ve been learning about roasters’ tastes for nearly a decade now, and can offer a wide range of large lots and micro-lots.

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