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Little Guatemala

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Little Guatemala; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Origin / region level
TagsLittle GuatemalaNorth Carolina coffee roastersGuatemalaIndependentOrigin / region levelRoasts in-house
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Little Guatemala is a roastery, cafe, and cultural center in Morganton, North Carolina, dedicated to bridging communities through the celebration of Guatemalan heritage. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, the business imports green coffee directly from Guatemala and roasts it in small batches to serve their local community and national customers. Beyond coffee, the space functions as a community hub offering traditional food, soccer programs, and cultural education.

Ownership
Little Guatemala is an independent, family-owned business founded and operated by Christian and Erica Ramazzini.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Little Guatemala is known for being a community-focused hub in Morganton that celebrates Guatemalan culture through coffee, traditional cuisine, soccer programs, and crafts. They are recognized for their commitment to ethically sourcing coffee directly from various regions in Guatemala.
Sourcing countries
Guatemala
Farm-level sourcing
The brand sources its coffee exclusively from Guatemala, specifically highlighting regions such as Antigua, Huehuetenango, San Marcos, and the Fraijanes Plateau. While they emphasize ethical sourcing and direct relationships with farms that provide transparency regarding worker welfare, they do not consistently publish the specific names of individual farms or farmers for every coffee offered.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Little Guatemala, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-08-15 · The Paper
Morganton coffee professionals talk technique and passion

A feature on Morganton's coffee scene highlights Little Guatemala, noting that owners Erica and Christian Ramazzini have distributed approximately 100,000 pounds of coffee across the United States in the past year. The article emphasizes the roastery's commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency with Guatemalan farms.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-11-04. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand emphasizes direct sourcing and ethical practices, I could not verify a public list of specific farm names or producer identities for their current coffee offerings.

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