Guatemala’s Coffee Cacao Textile Artisans
How Middlemen Impact Guatemala’s Coffee, Cacao, and Textile Artisans—and the Ethical Alternative
Guatemala is renowned for its vibrant artisanal textiles, single-origin coffee, and fine cacao. These goods embody centuries of tradition, quality craftsmanship, and labor-intensive production.
Hike Godínez to Santa Catarina
Hidden Gems of Lake Atitlán: A Scenic Hike from Godínez to Santa Catarina Palopó
While Lake Atitlán’s more popular villages like Panajachel and San Pedro often take the spotlight, the quieter routes around the lake hold treasures waiting to be discovered. One such adventure is a hike from the hilltop village of Godínez down to Santa Catarina Palopó
A Day at Lake Atitlán
A Day at Lake Atitlán: Discovering Coffee, Cacao, and Mayan Textiles in San Juan, San Pedro, and Santiago
A Day at Lake Atitlán If you're looking to dive deep into Lake Atitlán’s vibrant culture in a single day, this tour through the villages of San Juan La Laguna, San Pedro La Laguna, and Santiago Atitlán
Glyphosate In Your Coffee
Conclusion: Why Choose Guatemalan Coffee?
The conclusion can be an invitation for our readers to make a more informed choice by choosing Guatemalan coffee. Emphasize that Guatemala’s coffee is a unique product of sustainable practices and community-based farming without glyphosate’s interference.
San Pedro Fresh Baked?
Every morning, I head to the center of San Pedro for San Pedro Fresh Baked Breads. This colorful lady will be found in San Pedro every morning, offering freshly baked loaves of coconut, banana, chocolate, cacao, and cinnamon.
Report Single-Origin Microlot
The world of specialty coffee is enriched with varied types that emphasize origin, production methods, and certification. Single-origin and microlot coffees, particularly from coffee-producing giants like Colombia and Guatemala, offer distinct qualities defined by region, farm practices, and even certification standards.
La Voz Coffee Cooperative San Juan La Laguna
La Voz Que Clama en el Desierto, commonly referred to as "La Voz," was founded in the 1970s as a small cooperative of local coffee farmers from indigenous backgrounds. Located on the scenic slopes surrounding Lake Atitlán, it originally began as a means to consolidate resources, ensure fairer trade practices, and improve the livelihoods of local coffee growers.
Microlot Coffees From Guatemala
While both single-origin and microlot coffees showcase Guatemalan flavors, microlots are distinguished by their rarity, traceability, and superior quality. Although they come at a higher price point, microlots deliver an unparalleled coffee experience that supports sustainable and fair farming practices.
What a Guatemalan Coffee Farmer Earns
Starbucks, like many large coffee companies, often sources its coffee through direct contracts with producers, cooperatives, or exporters. Starbucks claims to pay above the average commodity market price, but the details of these payments vary by region and quality. Here’s what we know: