Mexico Sierra Azul FTO

Flavor Notes | Maple Syrup, Blackcurrant, Mild Acidity
Growing Area | Chiapas
Process | Fully Washed 
Variety | Bourbon and Typica

In the mountainous state of Chiapas in southern Mexico, nestled within the Truinfo Biosphere Reserve, Café Sierra Azul stands as a dynamic coffee cooperative comprised of approximately 200 smallholder farmers. The breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled biodiversity of the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve sets the stage for thriving farms, healthy ecological symbiosis, and fantastic coffee quality. The name Sierra Azul, meaning Blue Mountains aptly reflects the unique blueish hue that paints the mountain peaks surrounding the coffee farms.

Each of the members of Sierra Azul has an individual wet mill on his/her own farm. As an organization, they have protocols and parameters in place to ensure that the coffee cherries being picked are at optimal maturity. Once the cherries are picked, they are floated in water to remove the lower-density cherries, and then they are hand sorted. The cherries are then de-pulped at each farm, fermented in tanks, and washed before they are finally dried on raised beds mostly in the shade. By slowly drying on raised beds, the coffee benefits from having continuous, delicate airflow. By mostly avoiding direct sunlight, the coffee is protected from being damaged by excessively hot temperatures. This dedicated approach guarantees a high-quality coffee that tells the story of its careful journey from farm to cup.

Sierra Azul is a fantastic coffee to pair with breakfast. It is super sweet and easy drinking, with just a touch of brightness to give the cup some unexpected character. If you typically enjoy the balance on our other Central American coffees, you will almost certainly love this new offering.

Net Weight: 12 ounces / 340 grams

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