Ethically Sourced Coffee Generates Opportunities for Guatemalan Coffee Farmers
At De La Gente, we promote ethically sourced coffee by practicing a relationship-based trade model that is driven by forging authentic connections and relationships between coffee farmers and green coffee customers, who, too, are committed to justly compensating small-scale coffee producers.
Guatemalan Coffee Beans from the Traditional Atitlán Region
Guatemalan coffee beans from the Atitlán region are cultivated between 5,000 and 5,600 feet above the sea level (1,640 - 1,706 meters), along the lake’s shores and on steep slopes of these volcanoes. The high humidity, volcanic proximity, and daily Xocomil winds stirring cold lake waters create a distinct microclimate that gives Atitlán’s coffee a unique profile.
Huehuetenango Coffee Harvested in the Cuchumatanes Mountains of Guatemala
Huehuetenango coffee is well known for its quality and unique flavor. The topography, elevation, and climate of this specialty coffee growing region all contribute to making Huehuetenango coffee some of the most distinct and enjoyed within the international specialty coffee community.
Where is Coffee Grown Near the Two Highest Peaks in Central America?
San Marcos, one of Guatemala’s departments (state/province), shares a border with Mexico and is home to Central America’s two highest peaks—Tajumulco and Tacana Volcanoes. ANACAFE (the National Coffee Association of Guatemala) pays tribute to this iconic volcano duo and extensive volcanic presence throughout the region by naming this specialty coffee growing region Volcanic San Marcos.
Antigua Coffee Growing Region | the Land of Shade Grown, Premium Coffee
Antigua, Guatemala is considered to produce some of the best coffee in Guatemala that is internationally recognized for its outstanding quality and flavor. Rainy and dry seasons are well-defined, allowing for gradual and uniform maturity of some of the best arabica, shade grown coffee beans that give way to a specialty coffee that is “elegant and well balanced with a rich aroma and very sweet taste.”
Fostering Stability in the DLG Green Coffee Network
De La Gente exists to provide stability to small-scale producers. We recognize that the historical and current inequity, exploitation, and value volatility within the coffee industry hinders their growth and prosperity as coffee professionals. To better understand these dynamics and our impact, it's crucial to understand various aspects of the industry.