Elevation
1,200–1,700 masl
Meters above sea levelCoffee Origin
Atitlán
Guatemala
Climate
Lake-moderated microclimates
Growing conditionsHarvest
Dec–Feb
Primary harvest windowCultivars
Varietals
Sensory
Flavor Profile
cocoa
orange
herbal
floral
smoke
tamarind
Agriculture
Farming
Farming system
Dense smallholders around Lake Atitlán.
Indigenous communities + family labor dominate.
Post-Harvest
Processing
Processing reality
Washed; humidity is the enemy.
Covered patios and raised beds matter more here than altitude.
Logistics
Supply Chain
Supply chain + power
Cooperatives play a real role in QC and aggregation.
Independent farmers without coop support struggle to hold quality.