Guatemala Huehuetenango Organic Pods (12/Box)or(60/Box)

GUATEMALA SHB EP HUEHUETENANGO ORGANIC

Guatemala is a fascinating country with stunning natural habitats. Thirty-seven volcanoes, some of them still active, are spread around the country.They are not only iconic landscapes but also responsible for the distinctcharacters found in Guatemalan coffees. As rich as its nature is Guatemala‘sindigenous culture. Many Guatemalans still live quite isolated within theirtraditional culture. Since the end of the Guateleman civil war in the late 20thcentury, sustainable agriculture and high-quality coffee cultivation havehelped to stabilize income and build a base for future generations.Based in this region, the Cocolense Cooperative is a member society of theFederación de Cooperativas Agrícolas de Productores de Café de Guatemala(Fedecocagua). The association represents 20,000 coffee growers,predominantly smallholder farmers with an average land of 1.32 ha. It offerssupport in processing, exporting, quality management, and sharing bestpractices, among other things.Cooperativa Cocolense is located in Cocolá Grande close to the municipalcapital Santa Eulalia in Huehuetenango. Producers recieve financial andeducational help for agricultural progress to improve productivity and thequality of their produce. The financial benefits and the ongoing agriculturaltrainings support the smallholders to sustain and improve their livelihoodthrough their hard and passionate work.

Region: Huehuetenango

Producer: Smallholder farmers 

 

Altitude: 1,350 - 2,000 masl 

Variety: Typica, Bourbon, Catuaí, Pache, Caturra

Harvest Period: Jan - Apr

Processing: Washed

Certification: Organic