Guatemala – FTO Huehuetenango – ADIESTO – FLO ID 30738


Washed
B13694

Guatemala – FTO Huehuetenango – ADIESTO – FLO ID 30738 B13694


Specs:

Source:

Guatemala

Region:

San Antonio Huista, Huehuetenango

Farm:

Various smallholder members of ADIESTO

Variety:

Bourbon, Caturra, Catimor, Maragogype, Pacamara

Altitude:

1300–1720 masl

Processing:

Washed

Notes:

"Sweet with fruit acidity and a smooth mouthfeel; caramel and lemon flavors."

Score:

84 points

Price/Bag:

$4.51 per lb

$225.50 per bag

Out of stock


Background:

Asociación de Desarrollo Integral la Esperanza Toneca (ADIESTO) is a nonprofit organization representing 550 producers of certified organic and conventional coffees: There are 150 women and 400 men who are members of the organization. ADIESTO was created in order to promote the social, economic, and environmental development of its members and their home region of Huista.

ADIESTO carries out technical assistance, provides microloans, and strengthens the organization of business operations management for the producers. It also works toward marketing the coffee and providing greater leverage to the growers on the international coffee market. The most common varieties grown by the farmer members are Caturra, Bourbon, Catimor, and some Maragogype and Pacamara. The total estimated production area among the farmers is around 350 hectares of coffee—less than one hectare per farmer.

For more information on coffee production in Guatemala, visit our Guatemala page.


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