12 Onzas is the newest specialty coffee shop in Antigua Guatemala. They only serve coffee from their family coffee plantation Concepción Buena Vista located at 1750 meters above sea level in San Martin Jilotepeque, Chimaltenango, Guatemala. 12 Onzas has three locations, two in Guatemala City and one in Antigua Guatemala, at 4a calle oriente, right … Read more
In Guatemala, Christmas is a family day; an occasion for strengthening the family bonds. Christmas is also a feast day full of deliciously comfort food such as tamales, ponche (fruit punch), hot traditional chocolate drink, café de olla, desserts, and the fruits for the occasion are grapes and apples. ¡Feliz Navidad!
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Just as 4a calle poniente has turned into fast-food alley, Alameda Santa Lucía is becoming the coffee shop boulevard. Aria Coffee Shop is the latest cafe to open its door on Alameda Santa Lucia. Of course, I have to go try the house specialty, for your benefit, so I had their caffè mocha with cardamom, … Read more
Even though there’s one co-working space company in Antigua Guatemala, many people still prefer to use coffee shops and restaurants as co-working spaces. Popular venues where I see people working are: Barista, Campero, El Portal, Fat Cat, La Parada, Estudio Cafe, Ganache, etc. What other venues have you seen being used as co-working spaces in … Read more
Let’s begin the 5-day countdown to the 11th anniversary of AntiguaDailyPhoto with a miniseries of street photography slices of daily life through out Antigua Guatemala. Let’s begin with a typical vista of coffee lovers enjoying one of the more than 15 coffee shops we have in town. No excuse not to have a good cup … Read more
La Antigua Guatemala is so full with quaint cafes and restaurants where one can enjoy the company of friends and a cup of the best coffee in the world. Every space has its own unique characteristics and ambiance. There’s a place for everyone. What’s your favourite spot to meet friends?
Cafes have always been a great location for reading, especially if you’re sitting a window with lots of natural light or in quite corner with a lamp. Coffee or tea are great companions while we read. At present, many book readers use electronic devices such as the Kindle or iPad to carry dozens of books … Read more
This is a behind the scenes picture of a recent photo session I helped to set up for a photographer from abroad. Believe it or not, this was one of the most difficult photo sessions I have organised. For the photo shoot we needed a Maya woman, a horse, a farmer and coffee. Simple right? … Read more
Through the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours I hope to introduce passionate baristas of Antigua Guatemala and what their strong coffee preparation methods are. So, armed with this information, you’ll what barista from what coffee house prepares the best dripped method coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino or café con leche. Are you interested in joining our next … Read more
At the Antigua Coffee Tasting tours we will learn and taste what are the best coffee preparation methods according to the coffee and its roasting. My favourite preparation method is the chemex, although at home I use an aero press. Did you know there are dozens of preparations methods? If so, what’s your favourite preparation … Read more
What’s the best method to enjoy the premium Guatemalan coffees? Should you go for an espresso shot or a French pressed cup of coffee? What are the difference coffee regions in Guatemala? What are the characterising of the coffee of each region of Guatemala? Oh boy, there are so many more questions to be asked. … Read more
We are so fortunate to have over a dozen delightful coffee houses in La Antigua Guatemala; each with its own flare and ambience. Here’s the gorgeous interior design of Ganache where you can also get some of the best desserts in town to accompany your strong cup of coffee. Don’t skip the pie!
Coffee houses had been and still are the premier co-working spaces in Antigua Guatemala, especially when there’s a plentiful supply of delicious coffee and free Wi-Fi internet access, don’t you agree?
If coffee makes you happy, you must move to Antigua Guatemala where you can enjoy all aspects of coffee-rich life, from the plantations to the roasting to the passionate baristas to the perfect cup. I doubt that you can find a better place to live if coffee makes you happy. Follow the white rabbit to … Read more