Mexico Puebla

Origin

• 🇲🇽 Mexico

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  55
• Clean
  45
• Sweet
  25

Name: Puebla Producer: Small Holder Farmers Origin: Puebla Varietal: Colombia, Oro Azteca, Sarchimor Altitude: 1250-1850 metres above sea level Process: WashedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Flavours: Cherry Candy, Green Apple, Caramel Importer: Covoya About This Coffee In the rugged highlands of Puebla, near the towns of Cuetzalan and Zacapoaxtla, coffee farmers continue a tradition that has been nurtured for generations. This region, located at 1,300 meters in the Sierra Norte, is a testament to the region’s deep-rooted connection to coffee production. The mist-laden forests and fertile volcanic soils provide the perfect backdrop for the farmers’ work, which is a balance of tradition and innovation. Every morning, you can find farmers walking the rows of coffee plants, inspecting the health of the trees and the ripeness of the cherries. They cultivate varieties such as CaturraCaturraA natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found in Brazil: compact plants, easier picking, bright and clean cup. A workhorse across Latin America. and Mundo Novo, both of which are well-suited to the unique climate of the region. The harvest season is an intense but rewarding time. The farmers ensure that only the ripest cherries are handpicked, a practice that guarantees the highest quality beans. For them, coffee is not just a crop; it’s a legacy that reflects the land and the people who cultivate it. The Region The Sierra Norte of Puebla is one of Mexico’s most enchanting coffee-growing regions, with the towns of Cuetzalan and Zacapoaxtla standing out as key players in the area’s coffee culture. These high-altitude regions, rich with misty forests and volcanic soil, provide ideal growing conditions for coffee. The cool, temperate climate allows the cherries to mature slowly, developing deep, complex flavors. The region is also known for its vibrant indigenous culture, particularly in Cuetzalan, where coffee farming is intertwined with the traditional way of life. Many farms are small, family-owned operations that prioritize sustainability and the preservation of the naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. environment. Coffee plants are often grown in the shade of native trees, promoting biodive