This Farms of Antigua blend paints a captivating picture of coffee's history and diversity. It is a tapestry of smaller lots from various producers in the diverse Antiguan region.
Antiguan producers can be divided into two distinct groups: historic estates nestled within the ancient town of Antigua and the producers residing on the outskirts, along the slopes of Volcan de Agua. The latter group comprises small landholders and local communities. The approach of Los Volcanes (miller and exporter) is to enhance the value of every producer's lot through their state-of-the-art mill and rigorous processing and evaluation standards. In their lab, you’ll find the most prestigious estates standing shoulder to shoulder with the smallest-scale producers in. Individual lots are cupped and blended to create a genuine expression of the region’s terroir.
Antigua holds a special place in coffee history, having been synonymous with high-quality coffee in Guatemala for over a century. It was here, in the heart of Antigua, that the Jesuit missionaries planted the first coffee seeds, primarily for ornamental purposes. These seeds would later inspire the establishment of small coffee plantations.
