Mexico, Chiapas: El Buho

  ROAST: Medium                       ALT: 1,600-1,850 masl Flavor Profile: Bakers Chocolate, Lime, Roasted Almond Producer: TzeltalesVariety: Caturra, Bourbon, SarchimorProcess: Washed, sun-driedEl Buho is named for the owl or tecolotl, a symbolically significant animal for the Mayan ancestors of those who produce the coffee today. It is believed that Najuales (shapeshifting witches) were charmed by owls to safeguard their culture. The design chosen for this brand pays homage to the Alebrije, an animal that helps humans cross from this world to the next, marking the completion of their spiritual journey.El Buho is grown in Los Altos, the northeast highlands of Chiapas. Los Altos is a two-hour drive from the capital city of San Cristobal de las Casas, which is celebrated for its culture, cuisine and magical ambiance. The land here is spotted by preserved primary forests, bordering the Lacoandona jungle. It's a lush and fertile area where many Mayan ancestors settled.Tzeltales (Winik A