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Genuine Antigua "La Ceiba"  
   

Our LA CEIBA coffee comes from a highland valley, where one of Central Americas’s most enchanting colonial cities is sited – Antigua. The city is one of Guatemala’s premier tourist attractions due to its colonial heritage and blessed with spectacular scenery, suspended between three fascinating volcanoes: majestic Agua (3,766m), impressive Acatenango (3,976m) and still active Fuego (3,763m).

This magnificent landscape with tremendous volcanic soil and its unique dry climate provides optimal conditions to produce one of the best coffees in the world. Our coffee is produced by small farmers and processed in the traditional way, which is the basis for the exquisite quality of our LA CEIBA coffee.

According to ancient Maya tradition the Ceiba tree had its particular importance as a holy tree, since the Mayas celebrated their rituals under its branches and leaves. In 1955 it was named one of the national symbols of Guatemala.

C O F F E E   P R O F I L E
Brandname LA CEIBA
Quality Type Genuine Antigua
Geographic Location Antigua Valley in Sacatepéquez
Altitude Over 1,500 meters above sea level
Arabica Variety Primarily Bourbon and Pache Común
Particularities influencing the quality positively Altitude, volcanic soil, mild weather, eternal spring like conditions
Bean Characteristic Compact with a tightly closed groove bluish colour
Cup Characteristic Full body, rich aroma, pronounced acidity with chocolate, floral notes
Harvest Season Mid December until early March
Availability February onwards



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