MEXICO La Concordia – Espresso

Chiapas is, by volume, the largest producer in Mexico as well as the one with most coffee with organic certification. The largest amount of cherries is grown by small-holder farmers that average below five hectares per capita. This Mexican southernmost state is brimming with rich and diverse culture, flora and fauna that encompass in every aspect the coffee crops. CAFECO is a coffee-farmers cooperative, from the municipality of La Concordia, that has brought together several organic producers from different backgrounds.

This blend is comprised of two different coffee varieties, Typica and Bourbon. The fincas where these coffees were grown sit at an altitude of 1,300 masl. The cherry is left to mature on the tree before being harvested, to later be hand selected. The first stage in the post-harvest processing is to de-pulp the cherry and let it ferment for 16 hours. Then, as the name of the process suggests, the coffee is washed and put over patios to dry for 5 days.