Los Altos - Washed

MEET THE PRODUCER | Founded in 2014, the UCANOCH Cooperative currently comprises about 2200 producers throughout Chiapas, Mexico, and it exists to support, train, and equip those producers through certifications, social welfare programs, and exporter connections. UCANOCH is an important ally for minority producers in Mexico – of its member base, 46% are women, and nearly all belong to the Tzeltal and Tzotzil indigenous communities in Chiapas. The work they are doing helps to pave the way for these producers to sell their coffee on the international market, creating better outcomes for them both personally and professionally.

We feel very privileged to offer this lot from UCANOCH, which consists of deliveries from the Los Altos community in Teopisca Nuevo León, Chiapas.

TRUST THE PROCESS | After being handpicked at peak ripeness, producers throughout Chiapas pulp their lots the same day using manual pulpers. Next, the coffee is thoroughly washed with clean water and then dried either in solar dryers on raised beds (if available to them) or on the roof of their homes, under the sun.

TAKE A SIP | If you’re familiar with our color-coded labels, you’ll already know this coffee is all about comfort and familiarity – it’s big, round, and full, but it’s certainly not boring. Featuring vibrant acidity and caramelized sweetness, this coffee is remarkably layered with dried fruit, like apricots, a pleasant nuttiness, like pecan, and a finish as smooth and sweet as milk chocolate.

Origin | Teopisca Nuevo León, Chiapas, Mexico

Producer | UCANOCH Cooperative (Union de Cafeticultores del Norte de Chiapas)

Process | Washed

Variety | field blend

Elevation | 1200-1700 MASL

Produced by the UCANOCH Cooperative in the Teopisca Nuevo León region of Chiapas, Mexico, this field blend represents the collaborative efforts of local farmers. Grown at elevations between 1200 and 1700 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a technique that typically highlights the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. You can learn more about how different processing methods influence the final cup profile in our educational guide.

Roasted by Black & White Coffee Roasters, this lot offers a balanced profile characterized by notes of dried fruit, apricots, pecan, and milk chocolate. While these specific descriptors provide a snapshot of the cup, we encourage you to explore the flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced characteristics present in your brew. This selection serves as a classic example of the regional profile found in Chiapas, showcasing the approachable sweetness and structured body often associated with high-quality Mexican washed coffees.