Santiago Lachiguiri - Oaxaca, Mexico

This fabulous coffee comes to us from our exporting partner Frida and her company Terra Coffeas. Our friends at Osito Coffee work on the USA side to bring these coffees in to us here at Cooperative. All information below is courtesy of Terra Coffeas.  Coffee Information Producer: Pajarito Group from the Santiago Lachiguiri community Location: Sierra Zapoteca - Istmo, Oaxaca Elevation: 1,100 - 1,250 masl Variety: Typica, Sarchimor Process: Washed, double-fermentation About the Region The municipality of Santiago Lachiguiri is located in the Sierra Zapoteca of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region in southwestern Oaxaca. The name "Lachiguiri" comes from the Zapotec words "Lachi," meaning "grassy plain," and "guiri," referring to the presence of Ocote pines. This area is known for its distinct climate, with an intense winter from October to January, followed by a temperate, dry spring and a wet, windy summer. The Pajarito community group is made up of indigenous Zapotec families wh