About This Coffee
This Fully washed Organic coffee from San Maria Yucuhiti in Oaxaca is produced by smallholders farming 1 to 5 hectares in the area. Along with their Organic certification, farmers work with the exporters Galguera Gomez to practice soil conservation and forest preservation.
Galguera Gomez exporters work with farmers in Oaxaca, Mexico to source specialty coffees. This family business is currently operated by the family’s third-generation. They are focused on supporting farmers with trainings on soil conservation and methods for protecting natural resources like water and existing forests.
Cultivation
Farms are located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre del Sur and Sierra Madre de Oaxaca. Coffee is located under shade cover in natural forests. Most shade trees are oak, pine, ash, cypress and cedar. The climate is warm and humid.
Farmers frequently use natural fertilization techniques such as manure and compost. Since 2018, Galguera Gomez has been supporting these farmers as they focus on renovating trees on their plantations little by little. They have also been receiving training in pruning and soil conservation.
Harvest & Post-Harvest
Cherry is selectively handpicked and processed on individual farms the same day. Cherry is pulped and then fermented in water for 30 to 40 hours. Following fermentation, parchment is washed in clean water and laid on patios to dry. Farmers rake parchment frequently to ensure even drying. It takes 5 to 8 days for parchment to dry.
Coffee in Mexico
Mexico is one of the largest exporters of certified Organic and Fairtrade coffees. Smallholders with less than 10 hectares compose a full 70% of Mexico’s coffee producers. Since the 1990s, producers have largely been successful at forming cooperatives that sell certified coffees and help them gain market access to garner higher prices.