Hypergoat Coffee Roasters
Guatemala - Medium Roast - Bird Friendly, Whole Beans
Guatemala - Medium Roast - Bird Friendly, Whole Beans
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Origin: Guaya'b Asociacion Civil, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
Cultivar: Bourbon, Catimor, Caturra, Maragogype, Pache
Process: Washed
Roast Level: Medium
Taste profile: Lots of cocoa with mild fruit flavors. Tart acidity and mellow candy-like sweetness.
Meet our newest Crowd Pleaser, our first-ever offering from Guatemala. This exceptional coffee hails from the highlands of Jacaltenango, Huehuetenango, where it is cultivated by the dedicated members of Guaya'b Asociacion Civil. Established in 1998, this cooperative brings together producers from the Popti', Kanjobal, and Mam ethnic groups, who have maintained ancestral practices that honor and protect the natural environment. Certified Organic, Fair Trade, and Bird Friendly®, this coffee not only meets rigorous standards for quality and sustainability but also supports critical habitat for migratory songbirds.
Handpicked and carefully processed by the skilled members of Guaya'b, this coffee reflects their deep commitment to community, sustainability, and mutual aid—a principle rooted in the Mayan word "Guaya'b." The cooperative’s focus on economic, social, and cultural development ensures that every cup you enjoy directly contributes to the well-being of these vibrant communities.
Roasted to a medium profile, this coffee reveals a balanced and smooth flavor that will captivate your palate, offering notes that are as rich and diverse as the land from which it comes. This is more than just a coffee; it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of the people who produce it
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Straight from the source
This description was taken from the website of our suppliers, Cafe Imports.
Guaya'b Asociacion Civil is a group of coffee and honey producers in Jacaltenango, Huehuetenango, Guatemala.
The association was established in 1998 with 54 producers and achieved their Fair Trade and Organic certifications in 1999.
Their members are entirely from the Popti', Kanjobal and Mam ethnic groups, who practice ancestral practices that are respectful of the natural environment.
This cooperative is also Bird Friendly® Certified, which is a certification developed in the late 1990s to conserve habitat and protect migratory songbirds by the Smithsonian Institute. Bird Friendly habitat ensures a mix of foliage cover, tree height, and biodiversity that creates quality habitat for birds and other wildlife. This certification provides farmers with a premium for their products, and because of stringent growing standards, the Bird Friendly program is also a critical asset in fighting climate change.
From Guaya'b:
Guaya'b is a term from the Mayan language Popti' which means "mutual aid". The ancestors did not use money to hire labor. Purchases were not made with coins, they based their trade and sustainability on mutual aid.
The analogies with current operations are based on solidarity and the joint effort to combine volumes and qualities of competitive products in increasingly demanding markets.
Our goals are to promote the economic, social, educational, technical and cultural development of the communities in the Association's coverage area in the department of Huehuetenango, especially coffee and honey and derivatives producers.