Central America & Caribbean
Guatemala
Volcanoes and many microclimates give flavours from chocolate and caramel to florals and citrus. Mostly washed, with eight official regions.
Altitude
1,300–2,000 m
Harvest
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Regions
Antigua1,500–1,700 mA valley ringed by three volcanoes; classic chocolate and spice.Huehuetenango1,500–2,000 mNorthwestern non-volcanic highlands with bright, layered fruit acidity.43 winnersAcatenango1,300–2,000 mBeside an active volcano, on volcanic ash soil.2 winnersAtitlán1,500–1,700 mVolcanic slopes around Lake Atitlán.1 winnerCobán1,300–1,500 mNorthern rainforest, wet and humid.3 winnersNuevo Oriente1,300–1,700 mIn the east near the Honduran border.4 winnersFraijanes1,400–1,800 mA plateau near the capital.San Marcos1,300–1,800 mThe southwest, with an early rainy season.
In stock at QLC
Award winners: Cup of Excellence Guatemala 2026
Full results →| Rank | Farm / producer | Region | Variety | Process | Score | Auction ($/lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A | El Injerto IEl Injerto Sociedad Anonima | Huehuetenango | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 91.86 | US$161Enwan Coffee |
| 1B | El Injerto IEl Injerto Sociedad Anonima | Huehuetenango | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 91.86 | US$161Enwan Coffee |
| 1C | El Injerto IEl Injerto Sociedad Anonima | Huehuetenango | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Natural | 91.86 | US$449Enwan Coffee |
| 1A | Las MacadamiasLas Macadamias, Sociedad Anonima | Huehuetenango | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Washed | 90.77 | US$83.00Coffee Me Up (Korea), Coffee Therapy (Thailand), TWO HANDS FULL (Indonesia), Linking Coffee(Taiwan) for 樂波波珈琲 Le BoBo Coffee, HAEWOL Coffee (Korea) |
| 1B | Las MacadamiasLas Macadamias, Sociedad Anonima | Huehuetenango | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Washed | 90.77 | US$82.00WAVY COFFEE ROASTERS , GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS |
| 1C | Las MacadamiasLas Macadamias, Sociedad Anonima | Huehuetenango | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Washed | 90.77 | US$136No Doubt Coffee, COFFEE PLACE |
| 2 | El MoritoMonterroso Pineda, Jose Roberto | Nuevo Oriente | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Washed | 90.75 | US$40.10MOMOS COFFEE, Linking Coffee, Malic Coffee, BLACKUPCOFFEE, HEBECOFFEE, LEICHTCOFFEE |
| 3 | El SocorroCercol, S. A. | Guatemala | Gesha (Geisha)Geisha | Washed | 90.57 | US$36.00TWO HANDS FULL (Indonesia), Coffee Me Up (Korea), CYPHER URBAN ROASTERY – UAE, Citric meets Malic (Vietnam), SHRUB COFFEE (Japan), Instinct Roastery, Tatido Cof |
Past competitions: 202620252024
Award-winning farms
Las Macadamias6 awards · best 91.04El Injerto I4 awards · best 91.86La Gran Manzana4 awards · best 91.15La Reforma Y Anexos3 awards · best 91.27El Socorro3 awards · best 90.65Morelia3 awards · best 90.53Bella Vista3 awards · best 90.2Bella Elizabeth3 awards · best 89.59Rosma3 awards · best 89.31Plan De La Vega3 awards · best 89.28Pampojila Y Anexos3 awards · best 88.46Villaure3 awards · best 88.19Vista Hermosa3 awards · best 87.79El Morito2 awards · best 90.9Los Aguacatones2 awards · best 89.86Hacienda Del Café2 awards · best 89.38El Nazareno2 awards · best 89.26La Cima2 awards · best 89.23Granito De Oro2 awards · best 89.06Montaña Helada2 awards · best 88.73Guatalon2 awards · best 88.3La Bolsa2 awards · best 87.75La Tacita2 awards · best 87.5La Tormenta2 awards · best 87.47
