Guatemala Huehuetenango Tectictan - Silvestre Justiano Lot 1

Apricot, caramel, vanilla, ripe mango
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Bag Weight 69 KG BAG
Harvest Season 2023/24
Status Spot
Lot Number P612490-2
  • 35 Bag(s)
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About This Coffee

Silvestre Justiniano Velásquez Morales, the diligent owner of Rancho las Vegas, has been engaged in coffee farming for the past eight years. His journey began with planting the first coffee bushes to test their adaptability to the local conditions. Over time, Silvestre’s farm has improved significantly, thanks to technical advice on coffee management. With the support of his family, Silvestre has learned various management methods that have enhanced his farm's productivity. The farm, named Rancho las Vegas due to its proximity to a river, now thrives and provides substantial benefits at harvest time, reflecting Silvestre's hard work and dedication.

Country of Origin Guatemala
Region Ixconolí, Huehuetenango
Producer Type Single Estate
Farm Name Rancho Las Vegas
Processing Washed
Processing Description 48hr fermentation, sun-dried on patios
Growing Altitude 2000m
Harvest Season 2023/24
Bag Weight 69 KG BAG
Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
Plant Species Arabica
Variety Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra

History of Coffee in Guatemala

Although coffee was brought over from the Caribbean in the mid-18th century by Jesuit priests, it was used primarily as an ornamental plant and garden crop for 100 years in Guatemala. Coffee wasn’t widely traded, however, until commercial production began in the 1850s. The volcanic soil and various micro-climates proved ideal for growing coffee in Guatemala. Coffee, within a generation, became the country’s most important crop. In 1860, Guatemala exported 140,000 pounds of coffee, and just 25 years later, the country was exporting over 40 million pounds. Large numbers of coffee farmers were German immigrants responsible for many inventions and innovations related to coffee milling. Most of Guatemala’s coffee was exported to Germany until the First World War, when exports shifted to the United States.

Growing Coffee in Guatemala

Coffee farming practices are similar to other countries in the region, but Guatemala has an abundance of water, volcanic soil, and very distinct micro-climates compared to its neighbors. Although late to coffee, Guatemala recognized and responded to the needs of the emerging specialty coffee sector earlier than most coffee-producing regions. Anacafé, the coffee producers association in Guatemala, identifies seven growing regions: Fraijanes, the plateau south of Guatemala City; Coban, a rainforest region in the center of the country; Huehuetenango, highlands near the border with Mexico; Atitlan, primarily the volcanic mountains on the Pacific side of Lake Atitlan; San Marcos, between Huehuetenango and the Pacific Ocean; Oriente, the driest of the growing regions located near the eastern border with Honduras; and the most famous of all, Antigua, nestled among the volcanoes an hour’s drive southwest of Guatemala City.

  • Region Ixconolí, Huehuetenango
  • Farm Name Rancho Las Vegas
  • Producer Type Single Estate
  • Processing Washed
  • Processing Description 48hr fermentation, sun-dried on patios
  • Bag Type Grain Pro / Ecotact
  • Plant Species Arabica
  • Variety Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra
  • Min Growing Altitude 2000m
  • On Sale No
  • Top Lot Yes
  • Status Spot
  • Coffee Grade GTM CA WA SHB
  • CTRM Contract Number P612490-2
  • Country of Origin Guatemala
  • Warehouse Continental NJ