Mexico

Tasting Notes: Strong body, almond, graham, citric acidity. Region: Jaltenango, Chiapas Farm: Various smallholder farmer members of Triunfo Verde Cooperative Certification at Origin: Organic, Shade-Grown, Fair Trade Altitude: 1,000 - 1,250 meters above sea level Processing: Washed Background: From our importer: This is a high grown grade coffee from small producers in Chiapas, which is one of Mexico’s leasing coffee regions due to its rich volcanic soil and several micro-climates. This coffee is grown at altitudes between 1000 and 1,250 meters, and is characterized by large bean sizes and a round, balanced cup. Washed also known as “Wet Process” which means ripe cherries are de-pulped to remove the outer skin then fermented for 12-18 hours depending on ambient conditions, after which it is fully washed with clean water in grading channel store move the remaining mucilage. The parchment is raked and turned periodically on patios to ensure a consistent drying process until the optimum mo