Guatemala Bella Vista Specialty Coffee

Specialty Coffee Guatemala Bella Vista [January Coffee of the Month]

We are starting the new year on a sweet note. GUATEMALA Bella Vista is a Honey-processed coffee produced by Arcenio Castillo, the owner of Bella Vista farm. Thanks to the Honey processing method, our January coffee offers a rich and bold flavor profile with characteristic sweet notes and pleasant acidity. You can taste the sweetness of dried cranberries and juicy, pleasantly acidic orange, all enhanced by the aroma of chamomile and cane sugar. Whether brewed as a filter coffee or espresso, it tastes exceptional.

Farm Information

Hoja Blanca is a village located in an area that has become somewhat dangerous in recent years due to its proximity to the Mexican border and surrounding lush hills. However, the high altitude ensures exceptional coffee quality, with plantations adorning the landscape and benefiting from a favorable microclimate on the steep mountain slopes. The name Bella Vista reflects the beauty of the area where the farm is located.

Hope Coffee’s relationships with coffee producers in Hoja Blanca are managed by Bella Vista farm owner Arcenio Castillo, the son of Felino Castillo, the farm's original owner. Since taking over the farm, Arcenio has purchased neighboring lands and added them to the original property, significantly expanding the area used for coffee cultivation. The Castillo family is highly respected in the region for their tremendous hard work in promoting high-quality coffee.

The coffee trees on the farm are mostly around thirty years old, with some younger trees planted more recently. When the quality of the fruit declines, weaker trees are removed and replaced with young saplings. Shade is provided by Chalum, Tabaquio, and Aliso trees, which help retain soil moisture and bind nitrogen, contributing to the slower ripening of the coffee cherries.