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Guatemala Guaya'b Organic

Label Roasted Greens Origin
Medium
Medium
Aroma white peach preserves, fruit pectins
Taste sweet acidity of grilled pineapple
Body juicy and plump, structured, smooth
Finish gentle fruit tea, cherry and honey
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Smithsonian Bird Icon Smithsonian Bird
Fair Trade Icon Fair Trade
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Located in the remote Guatemalan highlands, the Guaya'b cooperative is run by Maya-Popti farmers. The coffee is grown under lush shade canopies, to reduce erosion while creating a natural habitat for native and migratory bird species. From the introduction of coffee into the Jacaltenango region 40 years ago, the natural habitats, flora and fauna have slowly made a comeback from the once de-forested land. This harvest has lush fruit flavors of peach, pineapple, and cherry.

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Origin Facts

Sustainability
Organic Yes.
Certifications Fair Trade, Organic, Smithsonian Bird Friendly
Fair Labor Practices To prevent younger members of the community from leaving, Guaya'b coffee growers look for competitive prices for coffee, allowing them to pay good wages and sustain younger farming families.
Habitat Preservation The coffee is grown in the Cuenca of Rio Azul (Blue River Valley). The coffee is grown under lush shade canopies, to reduce erosion while creating a natural habitat for native and migratory bird species. From the introduction of coffee into the Jacaltenango region 40 years ago, the natural habitats, flora and fauna have slowly made a comeback from the once de-forested land. In addition to coffee, Guaya'b members also cultivate honey, offering additional income for the farmers' markets.

Seed to Cup
Farmer Cooperative Guaya'b is run by a Mayan farmer Cooperative/Association of Maya-Popti Ethnicity. The current president of the Cooperative is Placido Hernandez Rojas.
Cooperative Guaya'b Cooperative
Process Washed
Grade SHB

Terroir
Farm Type Cooperative
Altitude 3250-5250 feet
Soil Type Volcanic
Shade Type Full, lush shade
Varietal Typica, Bourbon, Caturra and Catuai

Location
City Jacaltenango
Region Huehuetenango
Country Guatemala
Regional Production 970,400 pounds per year
Production Rank Guatemala ranks 10th in world coffee production

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