COFFEES
Mexican Coffee Beans
When we talk about Mexican coffee we are not only referring to coffee that has been grown in Mexico, but also to the varietals that are unique to Mexico. There are four types of coffee plants: Arabica is the most common and well known, followed by Robusta. Liberica & Excelsa are less common in the industry, accounting for a small percentage of coffee beans available to purchase.
Whilst Arabica is the most widely produced variety of coffee, what many coffee lovers do not realise is that there are varieties within the arabica coffee plant. When coffee was introduced to Mexico during the late 1700s, the arabica plants adapted so well to the land and were able to flourish to such an extent that they developed qualities that are now unique to the land. These coffee plants would not be able to grow outside Mexico, meaning Mexican coffee is a rarity, unlike any other coffee in the world.
Our aim is to provide our customers with an unforgettable coffee experience. Therefore, we have selected those unique varieties of Mexican coffee beans that we feel our customers will love. The three types of coffee we have to offer are each distinctive in their tasting notes, but equally rich and flavoursome. We are confident that our customers will find their favourite (even though it’s a tough choice!)
Why are our three coffees so different from each other if they are all grown in Mexico? As well as the variety of arabica beans, the environment also makes a difference to the flavour of each coffee. Even though all our coffees are from Mexico, they are from different farms in different regions; even a fairly small distance can have a big impact on the altitude, the properties of the soil, and the growing techniques utilised.
Our Coffees
For our Canto de Quetzal Coffee, the farmers use the Arabica varietals of Yellow and Red Caturra and Red Catuaí. The process used for processing the coffee beans is washed. The coffee is grown in Tapachula, Chiapas, surrounded by an impressive jungle with a volcanic soil rich in minerals. On top of this, the farmers utilise an innovative agricultural technique called polycropping, which means the coffee plants are grown amongst other plants and trees, particularly fruit trees. The range of plants all enrich the soil, each absorbing the nutrients that they need and supporting the plants around them; this process also influences the flavour of the coffee. All of this results in a distinctive, complex and interesting coffee with sweet, fruity notes.
To produce our Antigua Delicia coffee, the farmers selected the Arabica varieties of Catimores, Sachimores and Obata. These coffee beans are grown in the volcanic soil of Huatusco, Veracruz, on the Atlantic coast of the country (whereas Canto de Quetzal is grown on the Pacific Coast.) Volcanic soil has many benefits for coffee growth: known as “andisols,” volcanic soil is rich in minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and iron, which are essential for cultivating coffee beans. The soil is also highly porous, allowing water to drain freely, hydrating the coffee plants but preventing the roots from rotting. In addition to growing in volcanic earth, our Antigua Delicia coffee is watered by the melted glacier ice from Popocateptl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes. The combination of all of these elements results in coffee beans with an exquisite profile with strong, nutty notes.
Our most premium, best-selling coffee, Sabroso Baile, is made up of only one variety of arabica beans: typica. Like Antigua Delicia, this coffee is also grown in mineral-rich volcanic soils, which enrich and protect the coffee plants. This, in combination with the scientific knowledge of our farmers, results in a truly exceptional coffee that surprises even the most demanding palates. These coffee beans offer our customers an elevated experience from the very first sip. With the expertise of the farmers, the exceptional environment and unique type of coffee beans, Sabroso Baile has an irresistible flavour with deep, dark chocolate notes that have made our customers fall in love time and time again. It’s no wonder why the farm from which we source these coffee beans has won multiple international awards over twenty years, making this coffee the most award-winning Mexican coffee in the world.
Recommendations
You can order it as whole beans or ground for espresso or any other type of grind according to your needs. For best storage performance order whole beans as these can last for at least - 4 - 6 months in good condition as long as they are well stored. For ground coffee they can retain their properties for at least 2 months. Our premium coffee beans keep their properties much better than low quality beans. You can also select complimentary gift wrapping, or order your coffee subscription.
Our packaging is designed to offer exceptional storage for your superior coffee beans. We do not recommend putting the coffee in the fridge for better storage.
Keep away from sunlight and in a room or lower temperature for better care.
