This activity is promoted in Guatemala by the Guatemalan National Coffee Association (Anacafé, by its Spanish acronym) and the Alliance for Coffee Excellence (ACE).

From the 117 coffee samples presented at the beginning of the process, 61 were chosen to participate in the National Competition. After that, 43 qualified for the International Competition, and the result from this last phase was a selection of nineteen of the finest and very rare coffees that will participate in the internet auction that will take place on June 14.

The International Competition was developed by 22 prestigious and experienced international cuppers. The evaluating panel was formed by six Japanese representatives, four Americans, six Europeans, three Guatemalans, one from Russia and one from Taiwan, coordinated by Paul Songer, CoE’s Technical Director.

These nineteen coffee lots selected come from different places in our country and represent an admirable example of the quality beans harvested in Guatemala, said Christian Rasch, Anacafé’s Chariman, referring to this satisfying result.

If you are interested in buying these exceptional coffees, you can register at www.cupofexcellence.org and become a member of the program. Coffee samples, marketing tools and additional information about the program are some of the benefits you will receive.

The auction process can be followed in www.anacafe.org or www.cupofexcellence.org. Remember to mark your 2007 calendar with the auction date: June 14.