Antigua Guatemala Coffee — Varieties, Producers, and Where to Buy

What makes Antigua Guatemala coffee special?

Antigua Guatemala coffee grows in one of the most privileged terroirs on the planet. Surrounded by the Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes, the region combines mineral-rich volcanic soils, regular rainfall, and a stable microclimate between 1,400 and 2,000 meters above sea level. This combination produces beans with an elegant body, balanced sweetness, and a sensory profile that has made Antigua coffee one of the most recognized internationally.

Coffee Varieties Grown in Antigua

Each farm in the region selects its varieties according to altitude, exposure, and specific microclimate. These are the most representative:

• Red Bourbon: A classic Antigua variety, offering pronounced sweetness, balanced body, and notes of chocolate and nuts.
• Caturra: A Bourbon mutation, producing a clean cup with good body and citrus acidity.
• Catuai: A hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra, productive and resilient.
• Typica: The ancestral variety of Arabica coffee, yielding a delicate and elegant cup.
• Pacamara: A large bean of Salvadoran origin, with a complex flavor and floral and fruity notes.

Antigua Coffee Available at Macinare

We work directly with selected farms in the region to offer you freshly roasted Antigua Guatemala coffee, with complete traceability:

How is Antigua coffee processed?

The Antigua region mainly uses three post-harvest processes, each with a distinct impact on the cup:

• Washed Process: The most traditional. The bean is pulped and fermented in water to remove the mucilage. Results in a clean cup, bright acidity, and citrus notes.
• Honey Process: The bean is pulped, but some of the mucilage is left during drying. Intensifies sweetness and adds honey and fruit notes.
• Natural Process: The bean is dried with the entire cherry. Result: maximum complexity, sweetness, and pronounced fruity notes.

Visit us at our coffee shops

If you're in Guatemala City or visiting, come and try our Antigua coffee at any of our branches. We have barista-prepared coffee using filtered methods (V60, Chemex), espresso, and cold beverages. See locations →

Frequently Asked Questions about Antigua Guatemala Coffee

What makes Antigua Guatemala coffee special?
It grows on volcanic soils at 1,400-2,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by the Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes. The stable microclimate and mineral-rich soils produce cups with an elegant body, balanced sweetness, and notes of chocolate, citrus, and nuts.

What are the most well-known coffee varieties from Antigua?
Red Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, Typica, and Pacamara are the most representative. Each farm chooses based on altitude and microclimate.

Where to buy Antigua Guatemala coffee?
At Macinare Caffè, we sell Antigua coffee from selected farms like Finca Ilusión and Finca Cerro Verde, freshly roasted with shipping throughout Guatemala.

What processes are used for Antigua coffee?
Washed (traditional), honey, and natural. Washed highlights acidity, while honey and natural intensify sweetness and fruitiness.