Mexico Chiapas HG Washed - Organic

COUNTRY: Mexico
Coffee production in the country is mainly located in the south central to southern regions of the country. The history of this industry has been volatile. However, producers have worked hard to overcome many difficulties and there is now a renewed interest in Mexican Coffee. Coffee from Chiapas specifically is said to rival Guatemalan coffee’s complexity and power.

REGION: Unión Juárez, Chiapas 
This coffee has a beautiful story that takes place in Finca San Carlos, which is located between Mexico and Guatemala on the border. More specifically Unión Juárez is located on the western slope of Volcán Tacaná which has a rich heritage dating back to 1896. Interesting to note is that Volcano Tacana is the second highest peak in Central America, reaching 4,060 meters. This high elevation contributes immensely to this superb high grown coffee.

PRODUCER: Grupo de Asesores de Producción Orgánica y Sustentables (GRAPOS)  
GRAPOS boasts an impressive farmers group operating in the municipalities of Unión Juárez, Cacahoatan, and Tapachula located within the state of Chiapas, Mexico. GRAPOS is popular among farmers for their investments in nurseries to support farm renovation, and diversification initiatives including a women’s knitting program and mushroom cultivation project aimed at creating other sources of income. Grapos also has 8 regional warehouses that help producers reduce transportation costs and a reputation for paying farmers immediately when coffee is delivered.

PROCESS: Fully washed and dried in the sun.
ALTITUDE: 1,200 – 1,500 MASL
VARIETALS: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, and Typica
CUPPING SCORE: 84
CUPPING NOTES:
Flavor: Orange, Pear, Caramel, Nutty, Cocoa Powder
Acidity: Medium Sweet
Body: Buttery