"When you find your passion and great people, you have a wonderful opportunity to connect and achieve a goal together.
Adventuring through coffee farms in Bolivia, Panama, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala and Brazil enabled us to connect and create new relationships with amazing coffee producers and coffee farms. We connect, source and bring unique coffees to our customers.
Every coffee farm in Guatemala has a distinct personality, shaped by its location within the region, altitude, soil, microclimate, and the people behind it. These elements, combined with coffee varieties, influence the beans’ flavor profile. Sunlight exposure, rainfall, soil nutrition, and temperature variations throughout the growing season further refine each coffee’s unique profile. Additionally, harvesting, processing, and drying methods play a crucial role in maintaining the final cup’s taste.
We collaborate with farms dedicated to sustainable farming practices, ensuring that every bean we source meets the highest standards of quality and environmental responsibility.
Guatemala is home to some of the world’s most celebrated coffee farms, renowned for their volcanic soil, high-altitude growing conditions, and commitment to excellence. The country’s diverse microclimates contribute to distinct and sought-after flavor profiles, making Guatemalan coffee a favorite among specialty roasters worldwide.
Our connection to Guatemala runs deep—it was the very first coffee origin we worked with. Since beginning our relationships in 2018, we have continued to partner with the same dedicated coffee producers. Over the years, we’ve grown together, witnessing their coffees find a home in roasteries year after year, often in increasing volumes. Many of these producers have built long-term relationships with roasters, a testament to the exceptional quality of their coffee.
We are deeply grateful for all that Guatemala has given us—phenomenal coffees, strongpartnerships, and lasting friendships.
The process begins with careful handpicking, ensuring that only perfectly ripe cherries are selected. Next, the beans undergo depulping, fermentation, washing, and drying, with strict quality control at every stage to maintain consistency and excellence. This precision guarantees that roasters and coffee professionals receive high-quality beans, ready for roasting and brewing.
Guatemalan green coffee offers incredible versatility for roasters. Whether you aim to highlight its natural sweetness and bright acidity in a light roast or bring out deep, chocolatey richness in an espresso roast, these beans provide a solid foundation for roasting outstanding coffees.
Our long-standing relationships with Guatemalan farmers allow us to bring you coffees with deep-rooted tradition, consistency, and a true sense of place. Each bean tells a story—of hard work, heritage, and a shared passion for exceptional coffee.
88 Graines idea is grounded on establishing a collaborative coffee sourcing model between coffee producers and roasters.