ABOUT THIS COFFEE:
STRENGTH:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
TASTING NOTES:
Molasses, Honeycomb & Lemon Peel
PROCESS:
Washed
ROAST PROFILE:
Medium for all brewing methods
ABOUT THE ORIGIN:
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:
Chiapas, Mexico
VARIETAL:
Marsellesa, Costa Rica, Typica, Caturra
TRACEABILITY:
Region - Chiapas
ALTITUDE:
1,1100 - 1,300m
Mexico San Cristobal SHG
Molasses, Honeycomb & Lemon Peel
KEY DETAILS
Origin: Chiapas, Mexico
Process: Washed (Wet Process)
Varietal: Marsellesa, Costa Rica, Typica, Caturra
Altitude: 1,100 - 1,300m
Tasting Notes: Molasses, Lemon Peel, Honeycomb
Roast Profile: Medium
THE COFFEE
Grown in the lush highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, this organic coffee comes from smallholder farmers in San Cristobal de las Casas, where indigenous Tzotzil communities cultivate coffee on farms no larger than 2 hectares. The region’s rich volcanic soil and high-altitude climate contribute to this coffee’s exceptional depth of flavour.
The washed processing method enhances its clarity and sweetness, resulting in a smooth and crowd-pleasing cup. Expect a warming combination of brown sugar and molasses, complemented by gentle cinnamon spice and a deep bittersweet chocolate finish. Its structured acidity and medium body make it a fantastic choice for both filter and espresso brewing.
THE REGION
In San Cristobal de las Casas 44% of the population is indigenous, mostly Tzotzil. They wear beautiful handmade clothes, the men dressing in short pants tied with a red cotton belt and a shirt that hangs down to their knees. They also wear leather huaraches and a hat decorated with ribbons. Women typically wear a red skirt, a short huipil blouse, and use a shawl to carry their babies and bundles.
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a Pueblo Mágico in Chiapas. “Pueblo Mágico” (Magic Town) is a designation created by the Mexican government to recognize sites full of symbology, legend, transcendent history; regions that represent the heart of the country’s heritage and national identity. San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colourful town with magic in every corner. The colonial architecture provides visitors with a sense of time travel. Every street tells you a story and the people are full of life and energy.
Not far away, at northwest of San Cristobal de las Casas is the amazing Sumidero Canyon, one of the most impressive and breathtaking views at the region. The vertical walls reach over 1,000 meters and the river that runs furiously through the centre of the canyon makes for an enchanting visit.
THE PROCESS
Coffee is Chiapas' most important commercial crop and has a long history in the region, becoming a significant source of income for small producers. San Cristobal de las Casas improved their processing over the years which resulted high-quality coffee, typified by a very clean cup with notes of caramel, nuts, and chocolate.
Chiapas is a tropical region with significant variations in weather due in part to dramatic changes in altitude. The soil is very fertile so more than half the population works in agriculture, including coffee beans, cacao, sugar cane, mangos, and bananas. Coffee is grown under the shade of many different indigounous trees.
Producers here have learned how to process their coffee to ensure quality. Only the best cherries are selected for the specialty market. After depulping the coffee ferments for 12 to 17 hours before being washed and dried on small drying patios next to farmers’ homes.
SPOTLIGHT LIMITED ROAST
Our spotlight, limited roast coffees are all ethically sourced from the best coffee farms and wash houses around the world. These small-batch or microlot coffees are from smaller harvests, which can not be farmed year-round. We find these rare and excellent coffees and lovingly hand roast them in small batches using our 5KG roasters, roasting daily to order for the freshest coffee possible. Due to their rareness and popularity, many of our spotlight coffees are restricted to 3 or 4 sacks only, meaning we're only able to roast 150-200KG of artisan coffee per release.
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