Mexican Chiapas
Regular price $14.39
[Roast Level] Medium
[Region] Chiapas, Mexico
[Cooperative] Tzeltal-Tzotzil
[Partners Since] 2023
[Altitude] 660-1460m
[Varietal] Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Mundo Novo, Typica
[Processing Method] Fully Washed
We’ve collaborated with this community to design and implement the following initiatives:
- Bokashi Compost and reforestation program
- Combatting Coffee Rust
- Prosthetics and job training to Death Train victims
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Our Mexican beans come to us from Cooperativa de producción Tzeltal-Tzotzil, a group of family owned farms operating in 26 indigenous communities north of San Cristobal De Las Casas.
In Chiapas, we have worked for years with local communities on education, health and providing opportunity for victims of the Death Train. At the request of PROISCH we have been organizing and funding advanced organic technical trainings that create improved soil and coffee quality. As a result of this continuing program, high end coffee buyers have been paying premiums for this fantastic coffee (but you can get it for a lot less from us!)
There are several coffee regions in Mexico and each has slightly different characteristics, but by and large you can count on Mexican coffee to be smooth and round in the mouth, medium acidity, not too bold, whether they come from Chiapas (nutty and sometimes slightly spicy), Vera Cruz (slight cocoa taste), or Oaxaca (almond flavors). The large, smooth beans have excellent aroma, medium body and slight acidity. A mellow coffee with a softly sweet flavor.
Bokashi Compost (2013 - ongoing)
- Training and implementing sustainable bokashi compost porgram to improve soil health and carbon restoration
- Funding committed to date: $15,900
Immigrant Relief (2019)
- Donated money to support immigrants coming from Mexico
- Funding committed: $2,300
Hurricane Relief (2017)
- Emergency assistance to 23 families for food and home repairs after major Hurricane
Roya Education and Prevention in Central America (2013 - ongoing):
- Education and support to stop the spread of la roya (coffee leaf rust)
- Funding committed to date: $8,600
Past Projects
Death Train Project (2009)
- Prosthetics, job training and repatriation of Death Train victims
Community Support (2004)
- Distributed materials to help support a local school
- Solar heat for Health Clinic
- Youth education/indigenous teen exchange with Native Americans
