Description
About the bean
This lot is the collective effort of over 267 smallholders from the Jaltenango sub-region in Chiapas, southern Mexico. A producing powerhouse, some of the country’s best coffees are from here. Jaltenango is located within two natural biospheres and is host to a diverse array of wildlife, from parakeets to jaguars.
Expect a highly uniform and winning coffee with a delightful chocolate finish. Processed using washed fermentation, this Mexican offers a sweet and clean profile, making it suitable for various roast levels.
CHOCOLATE. BROWN SUGAR. BRIGHT ORANGE ACIDITY. CREAMY.
QUICK NOTES
REGION: Jaltenango, Chiapas
PROCESS: Washed
DRYING: Sun Dried
VARIETALS: Bourbon, Caturra, Garnica, Marsellesa,
Mundo Novo, Typica
CERTIFICATIONS: Organic
CUP SCORE: 84 (a score of 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded “specialty” coffee)
HG: High grown, a typically denser and higher quality bean.
EP: (European Prep) Indicates the coffee has undergone rigorous
sorting – usually by hand to ensure defective beans and foreign material have been removed.
Roast Recommendation: City to Full City, or to preference. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart.
This batch of Mexican Chiapas offers a light to medium body with little acidity. Expect a well-balanced coffee with delicate fruit notes and some spice overtones. Serve to preference and enjoy. We opted for a darker roast profile for body.
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