Our
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Which
coffee region is the best?
How much coffee should
I use for brewing my Guatemalan Coffee®?
What it is the ideal temperature
for brewing my Guatemalan Coffee®?
In what equipment can I
brew my coffee?
What makes Guatemalan Coffees®
a specialty coffee?
What type of coffee I am
buying?
To what species is Guatemalan
Coffees®?
How can I learn more about
the social branch of Guatemalan Coffees®?
How long will my coffee
stay fresh?
How many cups will I get
from a 16 oz. bag of coffee?
How should I store my
coffee?
What are some recipes
for preparing Guatemalan Coffee?
How much caffeine is in
a cup of coffee?
Is it okay to reheat coffee
in the microwave?
What forms of payment
does Guatemalan Coffees® accept?
How is my order shipped?
When can I expect my order
to arrive?
When will my order ship?
Can I buy Guatemalan Coffee
on the phone or on the Internet?
Which coffee region is the best?
Can you choose the best wine among the finest wines of the
world? The same answer is for the best coffee. Each one is
special. Antigua with pronounced acidity; Rainforest Cobán
with a fragrant aroma with a light wine note; Volcanic San
Marcos with a delicate and slightly flowery aroma; Highland
Huehue with its marked acidity; Fraijanes Plateau with a generous
a full body and New Oriente with an elegant aroma; all them
characterized for the acidity, body and aroma of a SHB coffee
type.
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How
much coffee should I use for brewing my Guatemalan Coffee?
We suggest 10 grams per 6 oz-cup or two soup-spoons and you
may be delighted with the aroma, body and acidity.
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What
it is the ideal temperature for brewing my Guatemalan Coffee?
It
must be from 92 to 96 C.
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In what equipment can I brew my coffee?
If your coffee is already ground, you can use
French Press and drip coffee makers. If your coffee is whole
bean, you can grind it according the equipment to use. Remember,
as long as the brewing time takes place, the grinding have
to be coarser.
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What makes Guatemalan Coffees a specialty coffee?
Guatemala has perfect conditions for growing
specialty coffees: High altitudes with a variety of microclimates;
predictable rainfall, rich soils and the artisan work done
by men and women committed to give you the best cup of coffee.
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What type of coffee am I buying?
Strictly Hard Bean (SHB). According the altitude
where coffee is grown, it receives a name. SHB type grows
above 4,500 feet levels see and its aroma, acidity, body and
a perfect aftertaste characterize it. Each region will delight
you with its singular taste.
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To
what species is Guatemalan Coffees®?
Strictly
Hard Bean.
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How
can I learn more about the social branch of Guatemalan Coffees®?
You
can visit FUNRURAL’s web site at www.funrural.org
or send an email to info@funrural.org.
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How long will my coffee stay fresh?
In an unopened bag, your coffee has a shelf life
of 8 months. Once opened, the shelf life for whole beans is
7-10 days; ground 4-5 days.
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How many cups will I get from a 16 oz. bag of coffee?
If you use two soup-spoons per 6-oz cups, you will
get about 46 – 50 cups.
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How should I store my coffee?
The coffee that you purchase at Guatemalan-coffes.com
is in a special bag, which keeps the coffee fresh. You can
store the coffee in its packaged bag or in a sealed glass
container, in a fresh place, far away from products with strong
aromas.
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What are some recipes for preparing Guatemalan Coffee?
Our monthly newsletter includes many great recipes
for preparing our coffee. To sign up, please visit our coffee
newsletter section.
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How much caffeine is in a cup of coffee?
From 50 – 60 mg per cup.
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Is it okay to reheat coffee in the microwave?
If you really enjoy a good cup of coffee, you will
not like the taste of a reheated cup of coffee in a microwave.
Coffee should never be reheated! Once your coffee is brewed,
you can keep it in a sealed container in order to keep a stable
temperature, such as a thermo.
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What forms of payment does Guatemalan Coffees®
accept?
Guatemalan Coffees accepts Visa, Mastercard, American
Espress, Discover, Online Checks, and Personal Checks. All
prices and payments are in U.S. Dollars.
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How is my order shipped?
Your order is shipped by Fedex Ground.
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When can I expect my order to arrive?
Once your order is shipped it will be delivered between
1 to 5 business days, guaranteed.
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When will my order ship?
Your order will be shipped within 2-3 days of receiving
your order.
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Can I buy Guatemalan Coffee on the phone or on the
Internet?
Yes, you can purchase Guatemalan coffee from our
online
coffee shop or you may call 1-800-890-8429 to place
your order.
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