THE DEVIL LOOKS AFTER HIS OWN - Mexico

Mexico, Chiapas Varietal: Caturra, Costa Rica, Marsellesa, Typica Process: Washed Altitude:  1200 - 1800masl

Green Grape, Digestive Biscuit, Vanilla

Launched by Covoya in 2024, KI SAYA is a specially curated organic washed coffee from the fertile, tropical region of Chiapas, Mexico, specifically cultivated by smallholder farmers in Tenejapa near San Cristóbal de las Casas. Named after the Mayan words for "tasty" (Ki) and "nature" (Saayab), KI SAYA honours the resilient indigenous heritage of the region, symbolised by the native Plumeria rubra flower that thrives against all odds. Sourced exclusively through the Café Delas programme, every lot is 100% produced by women farmers, directly reinvesting sales profits into gender equality initiatives and community empowerment. Grown under native shade trees in rich volcanic soil, the cherries undergo careful selection, a 12 to 17 hour fermentation, meticulous patio drying, and rigorous hand sorting to ensure exceptional purity.

Sourced from smallholder farmers in the Chiapas region of Mexico, THE DEVIL LOOKS AFTER HIS OWN is a washed-process coffee roasted by Dark Arts Coffee. This lot features the Caturra varietal, cultivated at elevations between 1200 and 1800 meters above sea level. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright acidity and ability to highlight the inherent characteristics of the bean, the specific profile here presents notes of green grape, digestive biscuit, and vanilla.

To better understand how the processing methods influence the final cup, it is helpful to consider how different techniques impact the development of sugars and acidity during drying. For those looking to further explore the nuances of these descriptors, referencing a flavor wheel can provide a structured way to identify and categorize the complex aromatic compounds found in this Mexican offering.