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Guatemalan Los Jovenes

Guatemalan Los Jovenes
Guatemalan Los Jovenes
Guatemalan Medium Roast Coffee - 5 pound bag
A smiling Guatemalan farmer showing off some coffee cherries
Dean and a farmer with a basket of coffee cherries
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Product image 3Guatemalan Medium Roast Coffee - 5 pound bag
Product image 4A smiling Guatemalan farmer showing off some coffee cherries
Product image 5Dean and a farmer with a basket of coffee cherries

Regular price $19.59

Cupping Notes: Clean. Sweet. Nutty.
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[Roast Level] Light*

[Region] Huehuetenango, Guatemala

[Cooperative] Los Jovenes, ASOBAGRI

[Partners Since] 2001

[Altitude] 1650m

[Varietal] Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra

[Processing Method] Fully Washed


*You may have noticed that this coffee is now listed as a light instead of medium roast. We haven't changed anything about the roast (I repeat: nothing has changed!), we are just recategorizing it to more accurately reflect it's roast level.

We’ve collaborated with this community to design and implement the following initiatives:

  • Youth Agroforestry
  • Native Fruit Tree Reforestation
  • Maternal Women's Health
  • Women's Microcredit

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Our Guatemalan beans come from ASOBAGRI cooperative, a great coop that has worked for years to achieve consistent, specialty-grade coffee favored by many leading micro-roasters. We have been directly trading with ASOBAGRI since 2001. Over the years, ASOBAGRI has instituted literacy courses, organic and sustainable farming trainings, reforestation, youth in agroforestry programs and many other initiatives made possible by Fair Trade and Direct premiums.

We have worked directly with farm communities in Guatemala for over two decades during times of danger and peace. Our innovative, award-winning programs include microcredit, women�s health and youth self-esteem.


A mountainous country speckled with a dozen different indigenous peoples trying hard to hold onto their cultures in a globalizing era, Guatemala produces amazing coffees. There are actually eight identifies microclimatic regions around Guatemala and each will produce a slightly different flavor profile. Notable regions include Huehuetenango (acidic and winey), Chimaltenango (sweet, acidic, citrusy), Lake Atitlan (full-bodied and citrusy), and Antigua (rich aroma, sweet taste). The dominant characteristics of Guatemalan coffees are their smoky, bold taste, pleasant acidity, and hidden sweetness.The volcanic slopes of Huehuetenango produce a small, dark green bean that delivers a smoky flavor, medium acidity with vanilla and chocolate undertones.

Youth in Agroforestry Program (2017-ongoing):

  • Young farmers fruit tree reforestation and income program
  • Empowering young farmers with information and land to continue in agricultural traditions of their ancestors
  • Educating farmers on how to combine traditional farming techniques with new technologies to combat climate change
  • Funding commitment to date: $16,000