Variety: Bourbon, Catimor, Catuai, Caturra, Typica, and Sarchimor
Altitude: 900 - 1850 meters
Harvest Period: December - April
Process: Fully washed and dried in the sun
Roast Level: Light

Coffee grows well in Huehuetenango, and 634 families with farms that average just a few acres in size work together through a cooperative called Guaya’b Asociación Civil (GUAYA’B) to overcome the production obstacles of the region.  This particular lot is traceable to 115 women who participate in the Manos de Mujer certification program.

GUAYA’B has an established centralized wet-mill equipped with environmental controls to return water to the environment free of contamination.  The mill is a central piece to supporting farmers with small farms and provides consistent processing protocols that result in higher quality community lots. 

In addition to a centralized mill, GUAYA’B helps farmers overcome other obstacles with training on organic practices to meet certification standards.  GUAYA’B provides members with access to micro-financing to ensure investments in year-round farm maintenance and periodic renovations.  GUAYA’B also provides technical assistance, which includes soil analysis and training on organic fertilizer production.  During the harvest, GUAYA’B has established a childcare service so parents have a safe place for their children to learn while they pick coffee.

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