Mexico Chiapas: SHG Fair Trade Organic
The coffee we source from Chiapas (the southernmost state of Mexico) is an essential component in several of our roasts. This particular lot is a fair trade organic offering from a well established cooperative that perfectly demonstrates what we love about coffee from this region. The cup starts off smooth with a low, mellow acidity, followed by a balanced body where you enjoy the cupping notes, followed by a rich lingering finish. Notes of Almond, Graham Cracker, Milk Chocolate, and Honey.
This lot comes to us from the Agropecuaria de Los Altos de Chiapas. This specialty coffee cooperative, founded in 2010, has 1320 members from 61 villages and 13 municipalities throughout the state of Chiapas. Agropecuaria de Los Altos de Chiapas strives to improve the income of small specialty coffee producer families through fair trade. They also focus on organic production to benefit the health of their specialty coffee producer members and their consumers. The southernmost state of Chiapas, Mexico is home to Mayan ruins, dense rainforests, and rugged mountain ranges. Due to the high altitude and tropical climate, Chiapas is ideal for specialty coffee production, and produces 60% of Mexico’s total coffee output.
CUPPING NOTES
Additional Information:
The mountainous state of Chiapas borders the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala which is also know for producing exceptional coffee.
Region: Chiapas
Producer: Agropecuaria de Los Altos de Chiapas
Grade/Rating: SHG E/P (Strictly High Grown) (European Preparation)
Altitude: 1000 Meters above sea level (3280 feet).
Plant Species: Arabica
Varietals: Bourbon, Caturra, Mundo Novo, Typica
Harvesting Process: Hand Picked
Milling Process: Fully Washed
Drying Process: Mechanical Dryer
Certifications: Fair Trade Organic
