This estate sits on Lake Atitlan in the most picturesque area of Guatemala. It is surrounded by mountains and three volcanoes. You will delight in a more complex acidity, medium to heavy body, and an enchanting aroma with our Santiago Atitlan Coffee.
There are 300 farmers in the Atitlan area that have been certified as organic. Guatemalan coffee is mainly harvested in the volcanic region where there is ample precipitation. There isn't a month when Atitlan has less than 50 mm of rain. Most of the coffee producers in this region use water from the lake for wet processing. Because the coffee is certified organic, no chemicals or pesticides are used. Furthermore, organic matter is frequently used as a fertilizer. The high altitude that this coffee is grown aids in the prevention of pests and disease. Drying of the coffee beans takes place almost entirely the way nature intended, in... read more >>
There are 300 farmers in the Atitlan area that have been certified as organic. Guatemalan coffee is mainly harvested in the volcanic region where there is ample precipitation. There isn't a month when Atitlan has less than 50 mm of rain. Most of the coffee producers in this region use water from the lake for wet processing. Because the coffee is certified organic, no chemicals or pesticides are used. Furthermore, organic matter is frequently used as a fertilizer. The high altitude that this coffee is grown aids in the prevention of pests and disease. Drying of the coffee beans takes place almost entirely the way nature intended, in... read more >>
