Chiapas is the world's leading exporter of organic coffee. The state produces 274,600 sacks of beans a year, 180,000 of which end up on export markets.
The terrain of Chiapas is mountainous and jagged, but provides the perfect climate to grow coffee. Most people living in this area are extremely poor and rely on coffee as a main source of income. The Federacian Indigena Ecologica de Chiapas (FIECH) was created in 1993 by Tzotzil, Tzeltal, Mame, Chuj and Zoque farmers who united three small cooperatives spread throughout the region. Over the years the Federation has continued to grow and is now made up of 15 cooperatives who represent 21 different municipalities in Chiapas. FIECH has over 2,800 members consisting primarily of indigenous famers and their families. After the Federation gained Fair Trade certification in 1996, families have benefited from steadier and higher incomes through Fair Trade sales. Farmers say Fair Trade has helped create a positive cycle where families are able to invest in better farming practices, trainings and workshops, which in turn increases production and efficiency.
Cupping Notes:
Good body. Coffee flower-honey sweetness. Flavors of stone fruits - peach, apricot.
An approachable blend developed especially for people preferring a very straightforward cup. Utilizing excellent Central and South American inputs, this coffee is full and balanced. We do change the inputs according to season, quality and availability to achieve a consistent flavor profile. Definitely a crowd pleaser!
Cupping Notes:
Full body, heavy mouthfeel. Anchored with deep chocolate notes. Rounded with light fruit nuances of apple and kiwi.
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Happy Thursday!
The moment we've all been waiting for...pallets of green coffee will arrive today! It will take us some time to get the coffee unloaded and into our coffee barrels. Please be patient. I suspect there will be some disappointed people. Our importer didn't have any sacks of Ethiopia Misty Valley in the warehouse. So, that is one coffee that we won't be bringing back any time soon. However, our Kenya natural is just as good, if not better, than the Ethiopia Misty Valley.
What happened to Spring? We seemed to have jumped from winter, with 40 degree days. Now, we're looking at the mid to upper 80's. What goes well with hot weather? Iced coffee, of course!Our Mexico Chiapas makes a wonderful iced coffee. If you happen to make a pot of coffee and have any leftovers, put it in the fridge and by the next day you'll have iced coffee. Enjoy!
