i.On the shores of a volcanic lake
Grown around beautiful Lake Atitlán, ringed by three volcanoes, where volcanic soils grant the cup richness and complexity.
Altitude
1,500–1,700m
MASL
Guatemala · Central America · Growing region
Atitlánアティトラン
Atitlán — the country around its namesake lake — is a Guatemalan origin ringed by volcanoes.
Altitude 1,500–1,700 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Full · High
Full · High
Country rank
World No. 10
Guatemala (production · Guatemala)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Atitlán — the country around its namesake lake — is a Guatemalan origin ringed by volcanoes.
In mineral-rich volcanic soil, the coffee combines richness with bright acidity: cacao, citrus, nuts and apple.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Lake Atitlán region, Guatemala
- Main varieties
- Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai and others
- Altitude
- 1,500–1,700 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Cacao, citrus, nuts, apple
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Rich yet bright
Cacao-like depth lives alongside the brightness of citrus and apple — heft and freshness in fine balance.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
CacaoCitrusNuttyApple
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guidePaper 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 Atitlán coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Guatemala
§ 09Kindred Regions