Origins
Best Guatemalan Coffee UK 2026
115 coffees · 85 UK roasters · from £21/kg · ranked by value
Guatemalan coffee offers cocoa, baking spice, and a gentle citrus lift, with volcanic-soil complexity from regions like Antigua and Huehuetenango. It bridges the gap between bright African coffees and rounded South American ones. Every price below is per kilo so you can compare like for like, and links go straight to the roaster.
Our picks
Each slot goes to the cheapest coffee on this list that matches it — recomputed as prices move, never sponsored.
Best value
Guatemala ShB Arabica Roasted Coffee
White Rose Coffee Roasters
The cheapest in-stock Guatemalan coffee on this list right now, at £21/kg.
Washed pick
Guatemala - Primavera Family
Poblado Coffi
Washed process — the clean, classic profile — and the best-value washed lot here, at £26/kg.
Natural pick
Chapin Blend – Los Amigos
James Gourmet Coffee
Natural process tends to bring bigger, fruitier flavours; this is the best-value natural on the list, at £24/kg.
Light-roast pick
Coffee of the Month -Guatemala, Todosanterita
Inverness Coffee Roasting Co.
The best-value lighter option here — a medium-light roast at £29/kg.
Keep comparing
Buying Guatemalan coffee in the UK
Guatemala bridges bright African and rounded South American styles: cocoa and baking spice with a gentle citrus lift. Antigua is rich and chocolatey, Huehuetenango higher-grown and brighter, Atitlán crisp. Its volcanic-soil complexity makes it versatile — it takes a medium roast well and works as espresso or filter.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Guatemalan coffee taste like?
- Typically cocoa, toffee and warm spice with a soft citrus or red-apple acidity. It’s a crowd-pleaser — more interesting than a plain chocolatey cup but less polarising than a bright African coffee.