about the region
Guatemalan coffee thrives in regions like Huehuetenango, Antigua, and Cobán, where towering mountains, volcanic soils, and cool high-altitude breezes create ideal growing conditions. Huehuetenango, one of the most celebrated regions, sits near the Cuchumatanes mountains and benefits from hot valley winds that protect farms from frost — allowing cherries to ripen slowly and develop rich sweetness. Many farms are small, family-run operations with generations of experience and meticulous hand-processing.
The classic Guatemalan cup is smooth, comforting, and balanced, with notes of milk chocolate, caramel, citrus, florals, gentle spice, and a round sweetness that lingers. These coffees offer a perfect harmony of comforting flavors and subtle brightness — the kind of cup that feels familiar yet exciting. The Guatemala Coffee Club highlights the best of this profile: warm, sweet, beautifully balanced coffees shaped by mountain terrain and deep tradition.