Mexico-La Chilana

This coffee is a high-quality variety grown by small producers in Chiapas, one of Mexico's top coffee regions known for its volcanic soil and diverse micro-climates. It is cultivated at altitudes ranging from 1000 to 1,250 meters, resulting in larger bean sizes and a well-balanced cup profile. The coffee undergoes a washed, or wet, processing method where ripe cherries are depulped and then fermented for 12-18 hours, depending on the environmental conditions. Afterward, the cherries are thoroughly washed with clean water in a grading channel to remove any remaining mucilage. The parchment is carefully turned and dried on patios to ensure a consistent drying process until it reaches an optimum moisture content of 12%. The term HG (High Grown) indicates that the coffee was grown at around 1200 meters, and it is also synonymous with HB (Hard Bean). Additionally, this coffee undergoes the European Preparation (EP), indicating that the green beans are hand-sorted to eliminate defects and foreign material. It should be noted that this coffee adheres to a stringent quality control standard, allowing for only 15 imperfections per 300 grams.