i.Mexico’s leading origin
In the highlands adjoining Guatemala, Chiapas commands one of Mexico’s largest harvests. The style is gentle and well balanced.
Altitude
900–1,700m
MASL
Mexico · Central America · Growing region
Chiapasチアパス
Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state on the Guatemalan border, is the country’s flagship coffee region.
Altitude 900–1,700 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 11
Mexico (production · Mexico)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state on the Guatemalan border, is the country’s flagship coffee region.
Its high-grown beans offer gentle flavors of chocolate, citrus and nuts, and the region is known for thriving organic and fair-trade initiatives.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Chiapas, southernmost Mexico
- Main varieties
- Typica, Bourbon, Caturra and others
- Altitude
- 900–1,700 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Chocolate, citrus, nuts, mild fruit
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.An organic pioneer
Smallholder cooperatives drive organic and fair-trade production, putting plenty of environmentally and socially conscious coffee into circulation.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
ChocolateCitrusNuttyMild fruit
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guideFrench press
french press
Temp
91°C
Ratio
1:14
Time
4 min
Grind
Coarse
Draws out a mild, balanced flavor. Perfect for the everyday cup.
Paper drip
pourover
Temp
90°C
Ratio
1:15
Time
3 min
Grind
Medium
A clean way to enjoy the citrus and nut notes.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Chiapas coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Mexico
§ 09Kindred Regions