Guatemala – FTO Huehuetenango – ADIPY – FLO ID 2892


Washed
B16857

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

Altitude:

2000 masl

Processing:

Washed

Notes:

"Sweet and clean with citric acidity, praline, caramel and tart lemon flavors and a smooth mouthfeel."

Score:

86 points

Price/Bag:

$5.82 per lb

$256.00 per bag

Out 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.


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