Guatemalan Coffee Beans

Guatemala is a small Central American country, but has amazing climatic diversity. The soil, rainfall, altitude and temperatures are perfect for coffee - in fact, multiple types of coffees.

Coffee arrived in Guatemala in the 1700s, from the Caribbean. Originally dominated by the Spanish plantation owners, German interests took over the majority of the Guatemalan coffee trade in 1870s. The Germans invested heavily in the Guatemalan coffee industry and improved the working conditions of the largely Mayan workers.

4Beans on their Guatemalan coffee beans:

"** Medium roast ** Full bodied, rich in flavor with a smoky complex cup and a hint of spice. Plays nice with others."

Barb's Blend - One of Our Finest Coffee Blends

This is our newest creation - a wonderful combination of Peruvian, PNG, and Guatemalan beans. It happened by chance and has been a great hit. It is characterized by outstanding flavor, highlighting an apple spice sweetness with a great savory aftertaste.

The Peruvian component comes from a high altitude with volcanic soil, which brings out the bright effervescent snap, gentle sweetness and a nice medium body. Medium acidity with a wonderful aftertaste.

The beans from Papua New guinea (previously described in a previous post - click here) have a mellow and aromatic complexity with an apple wineyness, medium body with modereate acidity and broad flavor.

The Guatemalan beans are full bodied, rich in flavor with a smokey complex cup and a hint of spice.

Put them all together, with the right roasts, and you have an excellent blend that results in a superb, unique cup of coffee. Try some today. Go to our online store and have some shipped to your home.

Fresh Roasted Beans from the Mexican Chiapas Region

Mexican Chipas coffee is grown in the south of Mexico, bordering Guatemala. Mexican coffee is generally lighter bodied in their cup character, but that does differ by the region. Mexico is not really known for coffee; the country does not strongly promote it's coffee industry, but there is a long tradition of coffee growing and some fine coffees at moderate prices can be found in Mexico.

Coffee was introduced to Mexico in the 1800s from Jamaica. In the 1980s coffee became Mexico's largest export crop.

Four Beans on Mexican Chiapas:

"We roast this coffee dark. Bright, sweet with a definite clove, spice to compliment the apricot fruit flavor. Medium body, well balanced, excellent cup and a creamy smooth mouth feel. Medium acidity. This is my 2nd most favorite coffee and another great morning getter-upper."

Four Beans Coffee provides the freshest gourmet coffee in Illinois and online. If you would like to find out more about premium fresh roasted beans, or would like to buy gourmet coffee online, please visit our site.

Fresh Roasted Coffee Beans from Costa Rica

Four Beans Costa Rican fresh roasted coffee beans come from the "La Pastora" estate in the Tarrazu region, which is located in the interior mountains of Costa Rica. The coffee from this region is a bit heavier than other Costa Rican coffees, with more aromatic complexity.

Coffee production began in Costa Rica in 1779. The country has many areas with near perfect soil and climate conditions for coffee. Like most coffee in the Americas, it is thought the original source of the plants is Ethiopia, or possibly Yemen. It is Costa Rica's largest export, though recently coffee plantations have been losing ground to real estate development.

Here's what Four Beans roastmaster has to say about their Costa Rican beans:

"We do a light roast. One of the true wonders of coffee. Bright and clean cup with a bit of berry fruitness and apple spice. Medium body, low acidity, excellent mouth feel."

Four Beans Coffee provides the freshest gourmet coffee in Illinois and online. If you would like to find out more about premium gourmet coffee, or would like to buy gourmet coffee online, please visit our site.

Holiday Gift Idea

Are you looking for a unique holiday gift for friends or family? Sometimes it is difficult to find a unique present, one that reflects your values, but also offers the recipient something they’ll enjoy. Buying from a small specialty roaster is a great way to help the American economy and give your friends and family something they’re going to love. Visit our online store and order some fresh roasted beans today!