La Asociación Sostenible de Café de Guatemala (ASDECAFE) is a sustainable, second-level coffee association in Guatemala with more than 1,000 active producer members. It was founded in September of 2013 by six small, first-level producer organizations and today includes seven co-ops in the regions of Huehuetenango and El Quiche. ASDECAFE received Organic certification around 2014. The association is committed to sustainability and environmental protections, the equitable distribution of all generated income, transparency in business, and long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. It's also intently focused on using good agricultural and post-harvest practices to improve its members' coffee quality and access to international markets.
By coming together under the umbrella of ASDECAFE, smaller cooperatives can experience savings, such as through shared transportation costs and by splitting certifications fees, which helps their earned premiums go farther. ASDECAFE also offers services including technical assistance, training and pre-financing. Working together also gives them more bargaining strength and enables them to build relationships with importers—instead of relying individually on coyotes—which offers better prices and long term stability.
Sourced by Interamerican Coffee Importers. Whole bean.
To control freshness, we ship out orders every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please order by Sunday to make the weekly cutoff.
La Asociación Sostenible de Café de Guatemala (ASDECAFE) is a sustainable, second-level coffee association in Guatemala with more than 1,000 active producer members. It was founded in September of 2013 by six small, first-level producer organizations and today includes seven co-ops in the regions of Huehuetenango and El Quiche. ASDECAFE received Organic certification around 2014. The association is committed to sustainability and environmental protections, the equitable distribution of all generated income, transparency in business, and long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. It's also intently focused on using good agricultural and post-harvest practices to improve its members' coffee quality and access to international markets.
By coming together under the umbrella of ASDECAFE, smaller cooperatives can experience savings, such as through shared transportation costs and by splitting certifications fees, which helps their earned premiums go farther. ASDECAFE also offers services including technical assistance, training and pre-financing. Working together also gives them more bargaining strength and enables them to build relationships with importers—instead of relying individually on coyotes—which offers better prices and long term stability.
Sourced by Interamerican Coffee Importers. Whole bean.
To control freshness, we ship out orders every Tuesday and Wednesday. Please order by Sunday to make the weekly cutoff.
Region: Huehuetenango
Growing altitude: 1,400–1,800 masl
Arabica variety: Catuai, Bourbon, Pache, Catimor
Milling Process: Fully washed
Aroma: Sweet and complex
Flavor: Strawberry, cherry, lemon-lime, chocolate
Body: Full, buttery
Acidity: Lemon-lime
