Description

Atitlan

San Pedro La Laguna is one of 11 villages surrounding Lake Atitlan in Southern Guatemala.

Throughout the harvest, many lots from small-holders in San Pedro, Atitlan, were cupped and classified according to their quality and profile by our export partner. The most representative lots were selected to form this blended lot from various smallholders in the area, and we believe this is an excellent example of terroir in for Atitlan. The coffees here develop clean sweetness and sparkling acidity due to the combination of rich volcanic soil, good elevation, an average rainfall of about 2,000 mm, and a relatively cool average temperature. 

Atitlan’s soil is rich with organic matter; about 90% of coffee in Atitlan is cultivated along volcanic slopes that surround Lake Atitlan. Daily winds stir the cold lake waters, influencing variations in the microclimates of the region.