Covoya Coffee
Just Landed: Guatemala
Guatemala began growing coffee commercially in 1850, relatively late compared to some of it’s Central American neighbors. Coffee farming practices are similar to other countries in the region, but Guatemala has an abundance of water, volcanic soil, and very distinct micro-climates compared to its neighbors. Although late to coffee, Guatemala recognized and responded to the needs of the emerging specialty coffee sector earlier than most coffee producing regions.
Check out all the Guatemala offerings now available from Covoya.
Cafe Imports
The 2026 Progress Report
When we begin assembling our Progress Report each year, it typically begins not with spreadsheets or marketing materials, but with open conversations about what worked, how it was meaningful, did it further our core values to increase, decrease, and share (you can read more about those here), and where we feel like we could improve. It’s a process of reflection as much as it is crunching data. During those conversations, one sentiment consistently rings true: we’re all in this thing we call the coffee industry together, and when we work together, we can do great things. So while 2025 presented some massive challenges for everyone, from farmers, producers, exporters, logistics providers, importers, roasters, and customers, we’re grateful to have adapted and overcome them with folks like you. Our 2026 Progress Report is now live.
Swiss Water
Verdant Reserves: Guatemala Finca Danilandia
Grown in the crater of Volcan Tecuamburro, Finca Danilandia operates under the stewardship of producer Luis Arimany, who grew up helping his grandfather farm coffee in nearby Esquintla. Luis’ childhood experience sparked his passion for cultivation, and when the opportunity came to him to purchase Finca Danilandia, he leapt at the chance.The farm, which under the consultation of engineer Eduardo Sampaio, has joined the growing regenerative agriculture movement, thrives in the crater’s environment of shady planting within rich volcanic soil.
Read more about the Verdant Reserves: Guatemala Finca Danilandia here.
Royal Coffee
What Does ‘Direct Trade’ Actually Mean?
Grown in the crater of Volcan Tecuamburro, What Does ‘Direct Trade’ Actually Mean? A Specialty Coffee Reality Check Direct Trade is often a term used in the coffee industry but with little to no regulations for roasters using this name – what could it mean exactly? The term implies that a roaster has directly communicated and negotiated with producers to determine the price of the coffee being purchased. It also implies that there is no middleman involved – no importer.
