Guatemala Atitlan San Pedro Aprocafe

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

Atitlan is a geographically diverse area, contributing to the citrus acidity and deep chocolate flavors of the coffees produced in this region. 90% of the coffees in this area are grown on the volcanic slopes surrounding Lake Atitlan. Winds blow across the cool waters, the rain is plentiful, and the soil is rich, all contributing factors to the varying microclimates and cup profiles from this area. 

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 coffee from Guatemala, Atitlan in particular. 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.