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The story of Guatemalan coffee
Maya coffee culture

Some people say that you will see a wonderful story from the unique smoky smell of a cup of Antigua coffee in Guatemala, which is a story about Indians.

Drinking pure Guatemalan antigua island coffee and playing South American folk songs. Our thoughts can be pulled far away, to the past that we have never met. The wise Maya who once existed in Guatemala, after working under a coffee tree that we have never seen before, enjoyed authentic Guatemalan coffee after dinner and watched the sunset gradually disappear on the horizon. ...

Maya culture is one of the important ancient cultures in the world, and it is also a great classical culture in the United States. According to historical records, the Mayans cultivated corn, tomatoes, pumpkins, beans, sweet potatoes, peppers, cocoa, herbs, tobacco and other new food varieties that have made great contributions to human beings in agricultural production, among which the cultivation of corn has made the greatest contribution to human beings. Although there is no record of coffee here, today, most coffee growers in Guatemala can be regarded as descendants of Maya, and they like to be called as such.

Guatemalan coffee has a strong aroma. Even if you don't drink it, just smelling it is a kind of enjoyment. Antigua island coffee is rich in velvety alcohol, rich and lively aroma, and good sour taste. When the seductive fragrance lingers on the tip of your tongue, there is an unspeakable mystery inside. At the first sip, you may feel dull, but as the coffee cools slowly, you will find it slightly sweet and be surprised at its depth.

The coffee in Antigua is sought after by most coffee lovers only because of its unique fragrance. Because it is planted on the mountainside of a volcano, it can retain its own characteristics better than Costa Rica. The main reason is that it has more geographical and climatic advantages than Costa Rica. Guatemala is located in the tropics, but it actually belongs to the subtropics because of its relatively high altitude and mild climate. Under the influence of this climate, coffee trees blossom and bear fruit slower than coffee trees in other parts of the world. However, the mild climate and fertile soil create an excellent environment for growing coffee.

These coffee businesses run by Maya once made Guatemala's economy prosperous and occupied a dominant position in the national economy. Unfortunately, the political situation in Guatemala is not conducive to these coffee growers. High output is usually a sign of a country's overall economic prosperity. However, the coffee production in Guatemala is relatively declining, with only 700 kg per hectare, that in El Salvador is 900 kg per hectare, and that in Costa Rica is even more astonishing, reaching 1.700 kg per hectare. Guatemala's coffee export trade is controlled by private companies, but the National Coffee Council controls other sectors of the coffee industry.

At present, some of Guatemala's best coffee is exported to Japan, and the price of a cup of coffee is 3-4 dollars. In order to revitalize the coffee industry in Guatemala, a special coffee association has been established, and these high-quality coffees have been given the greatest funding and attention. These efforts will soon bear fruit, and the real beneficiaries are not only coffee growers, but also coffee lovers all over the world.

The aristocrat in coffee

Guatemala Antigua coffee not only has smooth bean noodles, high hardness and good quality, but also has a rich and perfect combination of acid and sweetness. Coupled with a little smoky smell, it emphasizes its deep depression and mystery.

Guatemala is located in the center of North and South America, and its geographical position occupies an important position in Central America. Guatemala covers an area of about 108899 square kilometers. Landforms can be divided into: plateau volcanoes, lowland tropical forests, volcanic sandy plains along the Pacific Ocean and virgin land along the Caribbean Sea. SierraMadre in Central America spans the east and west of Guatemala, covering an area of about 2/3, with 34 volcanoes. In this country, rivers and lakes dot the earth's landscape, while equatorial forests and plain jungles cover the earth. There are also undeveloped volcanic beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts.

The coffee produced in Guatemala is one of the top coffees in the world, because Guatemala is a high-altitude volcanic terrain, and these volcanoes are the most ideal places to grow coffee. Compared with other kinds of coffee, tasters prefer this mixed flavor coffee with spice flavor. The super-hard coffee beans here are rare good coffee. The grain is abundant, delicious and balanced in acidity. In addition, its giant coffee beans have also attracted much attention in Guatemala.

Coffee was really introduced into Guatemala in 1750 by Jesuit priests. By the end of 19, German colonists had developed the coffee industry here. Today, most of the coffee production is in the south of the country. There are seven major coffee producing areas in Guatemala, and the coffee flavor produced in each area is different. But in a word, Guatemala's coffee is mild and mellow in overall texture, elegant in aroma, and has a particularly pleasant sour taste similar to fruit acid, making it an aristocrat in coffee, among which AntiguaClassic is highly recommended by coffee connoisseurs all over the world.

Antigua is the oldest and most beautiful city in America. As early as 1543, Antigua was the colonial capital of Central America, and the office of the Spanish Governor was also located here. After the 1773 earthquake, Antigua was completely destroyed and moved to Guatemala City. Antigua is located about 40 kilometers west of Guatemala City. Colonial buildings were damaged in the earthquake, and the whole remains after the earthquake, which can be described as a living history museum.

Antigua island is a famous coffee producing area, which is characterized by rich volcanic soil, low humidity, strong sunshine and cool evening breeze. Three spectacular active volcanoes-Agua volcano, Akatanango volcano and Fuego volcano-form a beautiful valley. The active volcano in Tierra del Fuego also increases mist and dust from time to time. Every 30 years or so, the area around antigua island will be attacked by a volcanic eruption, which provides more nitrogen for the already rich land. Plenty of rainfall and sunshine make this place more suitable for growing coffee. Antigua island's coffee comes from Kamana Manor. The best coffee here is ELPulcal, which is not only of good quality, but also quite complete and rich in layers. If compared with other Latin American coffees, it is amazing. If you enjoy it with chocolate, you will find something unexpected. The most important thing is that its fragrance is very rich, its taste is richer, and it has a charming tobacco flavor, which is known as "the most perfect coffee bean".