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Veracruz (Mexico) landscape
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Mexico · Veracruz

Photo: Alejandro borbolla / CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia

Mexico · Central America · Growing region

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Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, is a historic origin — among the first regions in the country where coffee cultivation began.

Altitude 8001,300 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude
8001,300m
MASL
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 11
Mexico (production · Mexico)
§ 02Overview

Overview

Veracruz, on the Gulf of Mexico, is a historic origin — among the first regions in the country where coffee cultivation began.

The cup is gentle and clean, with nuts, milk chocolate and light fruit.

a waterfall with a man standing at the bottom of it
a waterfall with a man standing at the bottom of itPhoto: Jesus Abaunza · Unsplash
§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location
Veracruz state (Gulf coast), Mexico
Main varieties
Typica, Bourbon, Garnica and others
Altitude
800–1,300 m
Processing
Washed
Cup character
Nuts, milk chocolate, light fruit
§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.Where Mexican coffee began

A historic region where coffee took root early in Mexico. The Gulf climate and moderate elevations nurture its kindly flavor.

green trees near river under cloudy sky during daytime
green trees near river under cloudy sky during daytimePhoto: Moisés Vazquez · Unsplash

ii.Clean and friendly

Gentle nut and milk-chocolate sweetness in a light, balanced cup made for everyday drinking.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyBalanced · Medium
AcidityBalanced · Medium
SweetnessPronounced

Veracruz cups show Balanced body with Balanced acidity and a Nutty, Milk chocolate finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

NuttyMilk chocolateLight fruit
FloralFruityAcidityChocolateNuttySpiceBodySweetness
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide
French 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 Veracruz coffee

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§ 08Siblings

Other regions of Mexico

§ 09Kindred Regions

Regions with a similar taste