About This Coffee
Chiapas, located in southern Mexico, is the leading coffee-producing region in the country, accounting for approximately 41% of Mexico's total Arabica coffee production. More than 180,000 families produce coffee in Chiapas across 88 municipalities, with 61% of the coffee producers in the region belonging to Indigenous communities.
European Preparation (EP)
EP stands for European Preparation. EP beans are Screen 15+ with a low defect tolerance.
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.