i.Indigenous culture and coffee
A region home to diverse indigenous communities, where traditional small-plot farming prevails. The flavor is honest and settled — that is its charm.
Altitude
1,000–1,700m
MASL
Mexico · Central America · Growing region
Oaxacaオアハカ
Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, makes calm, gentle-acid coffee suggesting dark chocolate, dried fruit, nuts and spice.
Altitude 1,000–1,700 mwashednatural
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
natural also / mostly washed
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Mild
Medium · Low
Country rank
World No. 11
Mexico (production · Mexico)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Oaxaca, in southern Mexico, makes calm, gentle-acid coffee suggesting dark chocolate, dried fruit, nuts and spice.
Traditional cultivation by indigenous communities is deeply rooted here.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Oaxaca, southern Mexico
- Main varieties
- Typica, Bourbon and others
- Altitude
- 1,000–1,700 m
- Processing
- Washed / Natural
- Cup character
- Dark chocolate, dried fruit, nuts, spice
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Gentle and sweet
Acidity stays restrained, leaving chocolate and dried-fruit sweetness to enjoy. It also pairs well with milk.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
Dark chocolateDried fruitNuttySpice
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 Oaxaca coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Mexico
§ 09Kindred Regions