The Republic of Guatemala is a country in Central America. The coffee seedlings were introduced to Guatemala in late 1700s. The coffee industry really took off in the 1800s. More than 270,000 hectares are being used for growing coffee in the country, with specialized cultivation areas from numerous sub-climates, nearly all of which are shade-grown (98%).Guatemalan coffee have a sweet taste with moderate strength, and a rich chocolate undertone.
Coffee has been one of Guatemala’s most important export crops since at least the early 1800s. Only in recent years have Guatemalans begun to consume their world-famous product on a larger scale. This growth has been driven by the proliferation of coffee shops not only in the capital but also in other parts of the country. Just a decade ago, nearly 100 percent of Guatemalan coffee was exported to places like the United States, Europe, and Japan. Since 2009, the rise of independent coffee shops has allowed Guatemalans to enjoy their own country’s coffee, with Guatemalans drinking cappuccinos, Americanos, and more.