Introduction of San Marco Volcano Coffee producing area in Guatemala the flavor characteristics of coffee beans in San Marco producing area

Introduction to the producing area of San Marco volcano

The San Marco volcano producing area has the highest rainfall and the warmest of the eight producing areas in Guatemala. The ash provided by Santiaguito, a nearby active volcano, makes its soil more fertile. Seasonal rainfall comes earlier than in other areas, so coffee trees in this area blossom the earliest of the eight regions. Due to its remote location, climatic conditions and unexpected rainfall, most of the estates in this producing area have their own washing plants and treatment plants. As unexpected rains often occur during the harvest season, the coffee will be left in the yard to be half-dried in the sun and then dried by a Guardiola machine at a low temperature.

The main flavor and tonality of San Marco production area

Main flavor tonality:

With cedar, flower fragrance, bright acidity and full thickness.

Cedar, floral, bright acidity, full body

The cup tests the flavor:

Caramel drupe notes, California plum bright acid value, herbaceous flavor.

Caramelized, nutty, bright acidity like stone fruit, herbal

■ altitude: 1300-1800m

Annual rainfall in ■: 4000mm to 5000mm

■ mean temperature: 21: 27 ℃

■ relative humidity: 70-80%

■ harvest season: December to March

■ soil: volcano

■ main drying method process: sunshine and dryer

■ shade species: Inga

Main topography of ■: plateau

■ coffee tonality: light floral aroma, outstanding acidity and good alcohol thickness in the flavor