10 Best Guatemalan Coffee Beans We’ve Ever Tried!

1. Volcanica Coffee Guatemala Antigua

Antigua, Guatemala: home to some of the planet's most impressive architecture, natural landscapes, and high-quality coffee.

The Volcanica Coffee Guatemala Antigua remains one of my favorites, with its silky-smooth mouthfeel and unique flavor notes of milk chocolate, honey, floral brown sugar, and apples.

Since it's also Kosher, Rainforest Alliance, and USDA Organic-certified, you can rest easy sipping on a cup knowing that no one and nothing was harmed in its production.

Harvested in volcanic ash tucked in between two massive volcanoes, the medium-roast coffee beans have a remarkable acidity and unbounded clarity, too.

I find this Guatemalan coffee to be better for morning or mid-day, as it's relatively strong - maybe too strong for some people in the afternoon or evening.

If you're like me, though, our addiction is beyond limits, and if you're easily addicted, you won't be able to get enough of this coffee.

If you're torn between the two Volcanica beans in this guide, this one is more simple and straightforward, while the Volcanica Peaberry is layered and complex.

Oh, and if you’re worried about caffeine, don’t. This magical brew also comes in decaf!

2. Pablo’s Pride Guatemala Whole Bean Arabica Coffee

Are you one of those coffee drinkers who just needs something that tastes good without being too complex?

Are you sick of figuring out the "flavor notes" of something and just need a cup of Joe to get your day started?

If so, then Pablo's Pride Guatemala Whole Beans are for you. The Arabica beans are neither medium roast nor dark roast. They're right in the middle.

It produces a savory cup of coffee that I feel suits the vast majority of people. The chocolatey flavors are balanced out with a clean rather than gratuitous caramel.

It’s also less acidic than the Fresh Roasted Coffee Huehuetenango and many others in this guide, so it’s a good choice if you have a sensitive stomach.

3. Volcanica Guatemala Peaberry Coffee

Coffee connoisseurs rejoice because I've found some of the most lively, aromatic Guatemalan coffee beans out there.

The Volcanica Guatemala Peaberry Coffee is complex, bold, and even just a little spicy, with vibrant acidity.

It's more intense and versatile than the Volcanica Coffee Guatemala Antigua, as it's equally as tasty hot as it is served as a cold brew.

It's exemplary of what Guatemalan coffees are known for, with fruity and sweet flavors and notes of chocolate to round it out.

Peaberry beans are known to be sweeter and may feature more complex flavors, though they are more rare, seeing as they're essentially a mutation of regular coffee plants.

The only downside? It's more expensive than the others on this list.

4. Cooper’s Cask Organic Cold Brew Coffee - Guatemalan Coffee Beans

Have you ever tried to make a cold brew with coffee that’s simply too weak for that purpose? It’s not really enjoyable.

Cooper’s Cask Guatemalan Coffee is clean and clear, with caramel, cherry, and orange notes. 

I’d say it’s even more preferable cold than the Volcanica Peaberry.

Small batch-roasted carefully to a medium level, it's nice and smooth while retaining a full body no matter how it's brewed.

It also tastes amazing in a pour-over, French Press, and any other application you can think of.

While there are some rare reports of the coffee being delivered stale, neither I nor anyone else I know have experienced this issue.

5. Peace Coffee Guatemala Single Origin Coffee

Are you a coffee lover who enjoys having yours for dessert instead of baked goods or ice cream?

Instead of grabbing a candy bar, you search for a cup of chocolatey coffee that's equally rich and dark after dinner.

As one of the oldest Guatemalan coffee brands here, the Peace Coffee Guatemala Single Origin is organic, fair trade, shade-grown, and sourced only from small coffee plantations that keep sustainable and ethical practices in mind.

With unique flavors of dark chocolate, toasted almond, caramelized sugar, smoke, cherry, and anise, this dark roast is perfect for those who always feel like their coffee is lacking something.

While the Peerless Coffee further down is similar, these Guatemalan beans are even more robust.

6. Java Planet Organic Guatemala Single Origin Low Acid Coffee

Something that makes Guatemala coffee beans so popular is their versatility and general low-to-medium acidity.

As I've gotten older, I've definitely become more sensitive to both acid and bitterness, which initially made me want to try the Java Planet Organic Arabica beans.

I wasn't disappointed, as it offered a smooth concoction of caramel, chocolate, and even fruity flavors.

If that weren't appealing enough, it's also one of the most eco-friendly Guatemalan coffees with pesticide-free coffee farms.

I consider it one of the most premium Guatemalan coffee brands on this list, and it is very similar to Peace Coffee in this regard (at a fraction of the price).

The flavors are quite mild, with caramel, chocolate, and fruity notes that make for a soft and mild coffee for a surge of energy without the stomach ache.

7. Cubico Coffee - Guatemala Antigua Coffee

These Cubico Coffee Guatemalan beans are ultra-fresh and cultivated in volcanic soil, making for a fresh and revitalizing cup for which the Antigua region is known.

The Cubico Guatemala Antigua is ideal for coffee lovers who enjoy citrusy beans with notes of chocolate.

Right when you open the bag, you'll be greeted with a strong aroma that's a testament to how much care has been taken into growing each coffee plant.

It tastes very similar to Cooper's Cask, but this one is better suited for use in a French Press, pour-over, or drip coffee machine.

8. Peerless Guatemala Whole Bean Coffee

If the Peace Coffee Dark Roast caught your attention but you want something more acidic, the Peerless coffee from Guatemala is ideal.

It's one of the more acidic dark roasts I've tried, though the dried fig, nutty, and milk chocolate flavor profile rounds it out nicely.

This nice, full-body dark roast has an almost peaberry-like vibrancy to it, much like that from the Volcanica Peaberry higher up on this guide.

In my opinion, it's also one of the best Guatemalan coffee brands if you want something ethically sourced with a farm-direct dynamic.

It's one of my top picks among all the darker roast coffees I've ever tried, and that's really saying something.

9. Two Volcanoes Coffee - Gourmet Guatemala Coffee

This is the medium roast I'd brew for my house guests. It pleases all kinds of coffee lovers, with tasting notes of chocolate, hints of nuttiness, and a floral aroma.

It is full of flavor and has a kind of oriental twist to it with a chocolate, nutty, almost spicy taste.

Produced in the San Marcos region, it’s right next to a volcanic range that creates rich soil ideal for growing coffee trees.

These delicious beans tend to have the perfect balance of oils and sugars, with a medium roast that really brings out the full body.

It is the perfect alternative to Pablo's Pride for those who don't need anything fancy but want a bit more flavor than Pablo's.

10. Fresh Roasted Coffee Guatemalan Huehuetenango

If you want it to feel like you're going to grandma's house every time you brew up a coffee, you'll love the Fresh Roasted Huehuetenango Coffee!

These coffee plants are grown in high altitudes and sourced sustainably before being roasted in a smokeless environment to reduce emissions.

With flavor profiles of sweet cherry, baked spice, and chocolate, it's heartwarming and delicious in every sip. It's not an overwhelming taste, but it is definitely not lacking in taste at all.

I find it comparable to the Java Planet in terms of taste and mildness.

Oh, it also comes in a slightly more bitter dark roast, which I also enjoyed!