We have been trying to line up a Mexican now for a few years through Ensambles, but had never found the right opportunity to make it work and be able to offer you a lot from the wonderful region, but luckily for us and you, Quetzal changes that. We are very happy to offer a washed lot from the Frailesca region in the state of Chiapas. This lot has been grown by a group of communities in the region, and is made up of Typica, Mundo Novo, Bourbon and Caturra. The cup profile we found to be sweeter than your typical Mexican community lot, with a creamy, slightly herbaceous acidity. The cup profile has melon upfront for that creamy acidity, a sweet grainy granola note fills the cup and makes it ever so moreish, with honey providing a sweet and lingering finish.
QUETZAL
The Quetzal, an iconic bird of Mexico whose Nahuatl name means "beautiful, radiant feather", lends its name to this batch of coffee, harvest by 24 communites in Region VI Frailesca and the Sierra Mariscal, traversed by the Sierra Madre mountain range in Chiapas.
This coffee benefits from the unique microclimate of the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, where the Quetzal bird soars and makes its hom. The farms, located between 1,200 and 1,800 meters above sea level, are grown in polycultures that offer significant environmental ,social and economic benefits.
This lot is made up of Typica, Mundo Novo, Bourbon and Caturra.
CHALLENGES FACED BY ENSAMBLES
Low Prices for Farmers: The region is known for its extensive coffee production, attracting numerous buyers who often offer low prices to farmers.
Poor Infrastructure: The poor conditions of roads and infrastructure make coffee transportation challenging, forcing producers to repair the roads themselves.
By supporting and working with Ensambles, we hope to help overcome these challenges.
(In partnership with Ensambles)
