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What's inside a San Sebastián cup of coffee?

San Sebastián Coffee is synonymous with the dimly lit cobblestone streets of the magical and tranquil city of Antigua Guatemala, where every day feels like spring. To the smell of roses and the free-flying birds that inhabit the plantation’s nature reserve. To the majestic volcanoes that through their potent soil give life to every single cup of coffee.

In essence to speak of San Sebastian coffee is to speak of an aristocratic, elegant and unforgettable cup of coffee.

Sensory Profile of a

San Sebastián cup of coffee

Unique San Sebastián Blend

Coffee tasting description notes
An outstanding balanced fragrance and aroma that characterizes the Coffee from the Antigua region. You can find notes of chocolate, plum, dried fruit, and an elegant orange citric acidity with a sweetness similar to brown sugar and, a sweet, almost honeylike, lasting aftertaste.

Varieties of coffee produced%
Borbon50%
Caturra30%
Villalobos10%
Geisha, Yellow Burbon, Yellow Caturra and Pacamara10%

Coffee Awards

Cup of excellence
Cup of excellence
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Cup of excellence Guatemala 2002
Cup of excellence
Cup of excellence
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Cup of excellence Guatemala 2007
Cup of excellence
Cup of excellence
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Cup of excellence Guatemala 2011
Cup of excellence
Cup of excellence
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Cup of excellence Guatemala 2015
SCCA
SCCA
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20th Fair of the American Specialty Coffee Association (SCCA) - 2008
First Agricultural Contest
First Agricultural Contest
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First Agricultural Contest, Gold Medal Diploma - 1900
APCA
APCA
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Antigua Regional Coffee Competition, Harvest 2005-2006 - Score: 84.50
APCA
APCA
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Antigua Regional Coffee Competition, Harvest 2007-2008 - Score: 84.10
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ANACAFÉ
ANACAFÉ
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National Coffee Association, First Place in the Regional Coffee Competition Category: Antigua Regional Coffee Harvest 2022-2023 Variety: Borbon Process: Washed Score: 88.13
APCA
APCA
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Antigua Regional Coffee Competition, Harvest 2012 - Second place - Score: 85.29
ANACAFÉ
ANACAFÉ
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National Coffee Association, First grand prize for benefit, quality and cup in coffees above 4,000 feet - Diploma and gold medal - 1962
ANACAFÉ
ANACAFÉ
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National Coffee Association, Second grand prize for benefit, quality and cup - Diploma and gold medal - 1962
ANACAFÉ
ANACAFÉ
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National Coffee Association, Third prize for quality and cup in coffees above 4,000 feet - Honorable Mention - 1965
ANACAFÉ
ANACAFÉ
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National Coffee Association, Third prize for quality and cup in coffees above 4,000 feet - Honorable Mention - 1972
Ministry of Development
Ministry of Development
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Ministry of Development of the Republic of Guatemala - Silver Medal Diploma - 1904
Ministry of Development
Ministry of Development
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Ministry of Development of the Republic of Guatemala - Gold Medal Diploma - 1905
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
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Contest on Benefit and quality of coffee, Special distinction - Diploma for quality of the central zone - 1943
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
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Contest on Benefit and quality of coffee, Diploma for quality of the central zone - 1943
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San Sebastián Coffee

its processes and qualities

The finest proceses begin with premium material. Our unique processes have been passed from generation to generation throughout our history: selectively hand-picked coffee grains, which are initially treated with a wet milling process, followed by a dry milling process (100% sun-dried).

San Sebastián plantation is characterized by producing exceptional quality Arabica coffee, following procedures established, preserved, and improved for over 130 years. Our main product is CAFÉ ORO LAVADO SHB, GENUINO ANTIGUA (Antigua Genuine, Strictly Hard Bean, SHB, Wet Milled Coffee Grains). Responding to coffee microlots demand, special processes are applied during the coffee milling. We currently provide customers with: Natural Coffee, Honey Coffee, and Anaerobic Coffee.

Selectively hand-picked coffee, wet and dry milled (100% sun-dried).

But how do we manage waste?

Wet mill

In the wet mill

The coffee pulp is used to feed the humus-producing worms for coffee planting, while honey waters are recirculated and used to irrigate pastures and coffee plants.

Dry mill

In the dry mill

Coffee parchment are placed as cow beds increasing the volume produced and for use in Vermiculture.
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