Guatemala – FTO Huehuetenango – ADIPY – FLO ID 2892 B16857
Specs:

Source:
Guatemala
Region:
Yaxh Cum, Huehuetenango
Farm:
350 small-holding farmers
Variety:
Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon and Pache
Elevation:
2000 masl
Processing:
Washed
Notes:
"Sweet and clean with citric acidity, praline, caramel and tart lemon flavors and a smooth mouthfeel."
Score:
Price/Bag:
$5.82 per lb
$256.00 per bagOut of stock
Background:
For years, Huehuetenango has been one of Guatemala’s most esteemed coffee-growing regions, lauded for its high altitude and many cultivated varieties. This particular lotis part of CODECH's community microlots.These are higher altitude farms, averaging about 0.5 hectares each, harvested later in the year from specific associations under the CODECH umbrella.CODECH stands for Coordinator of Organizations for the Development of Concepcion Huista and is comprised of 10 different organizations in all. The goals and aspirations that CODECH works toward are varied and constantly developing. Below is a list of workshops and educational opportunities that CODECH provides for the farmers within their community:
- Organic farming workshops
- General agriculture workshops
- National and international commercialization workshops
- Teacher development workshops
- Women-specific workshops
- Political incidence
- Women's rights and gender equity workshops
- Self esteem workshops
- Leadership workshops
- Medical aid
- Household development
- Classes available by mail and radio station
For more information about coffee production in Guatemala, visit ourGuatemala page.