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Guatemala · Fraijanes

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Guatemala · Central America · Growing region

Fraijanesフライハネス

Fraijanes is a plateau region spreading near Guatemala’s capital.

Altitude 1,400–1,800 mwashed

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§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude

1,400–1,800m

MASL

Process

washed

main process

Body · Acidity

Balanced · High

Medium · High

Country rank

World No. 10

Guatemala (production · Guatemala)

§ 02Overview

Overview

Fraijanes is a plateau region spreading near Guatemala’s capital.

Volcanic-ash soil from the active Pacaya volcano, high elevation and abundant rainfall raise a well-balanced coffee with bright citrus acidity, sweet aromatics and a creamy texture.

Volcano erupting with smoke billowing into the skyPhoto: Timothy Cohen · Unsplash

§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location: Fraijanes plateau (near Guatemala City)
Main varieties: Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai and others
Altitude: 1,400–1,800 m
Processing: Washed
Cup character: Citrus, sweet aroma, creamy

§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.A plateau of volcanic ash

Soils refreshed by the active Pacaya volcano grow mineral-rich, sweet coffee. Close to the capital, the region is a logistics hub as well.

lava coming out from mountainPhoto: Aaron Thomas · Unsplash

ii.A balanced cup

Bright citrus acidity meets a creamy mouthfeel — an orderly balance that makes Guatemalan character easy to enjoy.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyBalanced · Medium

AcidityHigh · High

SweetnessLight

Fraijanes cups show Balanced body with High acidity and a Citrus, Sweet aroma finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

CitrusSweet aromaCreamy

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 Fraijanes coffee

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§ 08Siblings