Guatemala Huehuetenango SHB Red de Mujeres FW
Guatemala is renowned for its high-quality green coffee production, thanks to its diverse micro-climates and rich volcanic soil. Coffee from Guatemala is typically graded on two criteria – the first is bean density and growing elevation where coffees are given a grade of SHB (Strictly Hard Bean) or SHG (Strictly High Grown), this is defined as coffees grown above 1200masl. The second is based on flavour – an indication that the coffee’s flavour profile meets the expectation of it’s growing region. The country’s coffee-growing regions, such as Antigua, Huehuetenango, and Atitlán, each offer unique flavour profiles ranging from bright acidity and fruity notes to rich chocolate and nutty undertones.
Traceability
Country – Guatemala
Region – Huehuetenango
Producer – Red de Mujeres Cooperative
Altitude – 1600-1800masl
Specifics – The Red de Mujeres, or ‘network of women’, is a large group of female coffee producers covering five different areas of Huehuetenango. The group is made up of 830 women, but this particular lot comes from the San Antonio Huista area and is the product of 50 producers. Within the entire community of women there are 8 different Mayan languages spoken, highlighting the diversity of culture and language in this area of Guatemala.
All of these women have been either widowed during the 36 years of civil war in Guatemala, or were left when their husbands fled the country during the coffee crisis between 2001 and 2004. Since Huehuetenango was one of the areas hardest hit by the crisis, many people decided to give up altogether and find work elsewhere, leaving their families behind.
With the help of ACODIHUE, these female producers have been united to market their coffee and find international buyers. ACODIHUE has also supported them in training in organic farming methods, from producing and applying fertilizers, to rust and pest control methods. Falcon has started working with ACODIHUE to improve the quality of production even further, starting with Red de Mujeres.
Phytology
Botanical species – Arabica
Varietal – Pache, Bourbon, Caturra
Harvest period – November-January
Process – Fully Washed
Screen size – 15/16
Bag Size – 69 kgs
Packaging – Grainpro
Application Suggestion
Blend
Single Origin
Espresso
Filter
Sensory
S01207 – Spicy, almonds, green grapes, chocolatey, malic acidity, bold body.
Roast
Medium
Medium/Dark