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Guatemala · Antigua

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Guatemala · Central America · Growing region

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Antigua is Guatemala’s classic origin, spread across a basin ringed by three volcanoes.

Altitude 1,5001,700 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude
1,5001,700m
MASL
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Full · Balanced
Full · Medium
Country rank
World No. 10
Guatemala (production · Guatemala)
§ 02Overview

Overview

Antigua is Guatemala’s classic origin, spread across a basin ringed by three volcanoes.

Pumice-rich soil of volcanic ash holds moisture well, building a substantial cup of chocolate, spice and a faint smokiness.

lava coming out from mountain
lava coming out from mountainPhoto: Aaron Thomas · Unsplash
§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location
Antigua basin, Guatemala
Main varieties
Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai and others
Altitude
1,500–1,700 m
Processing
Washed
Cup character
Chocolate, spice, smoke, caramel
§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.A basin ringed by volcanoes

The surrounding volcanoes laid down pumice-laden soils that retain water and carry the trees through the dry season. Combined with wide day–night temperature swings, they nurture complex, layered flavor.

a very tall mountain covered in clouds under a blue sky
a very tall mountain covered in clouds under a blue skyPhoto: Jeremy Boley · Unsplash

ii.An appellation against fraud

Antigua’s popularity made origin fraud a real problem, so the “Genuine Antigua” certification now guarantees coffee truly grown here.

iii.How to enjoy it

A medium-dark roast brings out the weight of chocolate and spice. It takes milk well and suits the base of an espresso.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyFull · Full
AcidityBalanced · Medium
SweetnessBalanced

Antigua cups show Full body with Balanced acidity and a Chocolate, Spice finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

ChocolateSpiceSmokeCaramel
FloralFruityAcidityChocolateNuttySpiceBodySweetness
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide
Paper drip
pourover
Temp
92°C
Ratio
1:15
Time
3 min 30 sec
Grind
Medium

Enjoy the balance of milk chocolate and citrus. Steady extraction at a medium temperature is the key.

French press
french press
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:14
Time
4 min
Grind
Coarse

A substantial, full-flavored cup with complex flavor.

§ 07Where to Buy

Find Antigua coffee

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§ 08Siblings

Other regions of Guatemala

§ 09Kindred Regions

Regions with a similar taste