Mexico Familia Cifuentes

We’re kicking off Mexico and Central America season with something new - a new Mexican (not New Mexican) coffee from the Cifuentes family in Chiapas!

Rosalba Cifuentes grew up producing coffee in the Bella Vista area of Chiapas, Mexico, and has established herself as a leader in the area’s coffee community. Several years ago she founded Mayan Harvest, a social enterprise focused on helping smallholder farmers in the area improve practices and access better markets. 

Rosalba and her extended family also farm coffee themselves, and Huck is excited to roast this gem of a washed coffee from the collective family. Rosalba, Eugenio, Froilan, Otoniel and Omar each own separate plots in Bella Vista, farming and processing separately, but pooling the coffee after it has dried. 

We’re excited for Mexican and Central American coffee season, and the Cifuentes’ coffee hits with both approachability and fruity nuance. We’re tasting pancakes and syrup, plus dried fruits and orange slice candy, and we’re looking forward to sipping on this coffee for the next few months! 

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The Mexico Familia Cifuentes, sourced from the Chiapas region by Huckleberry Roasters, represents the dedicated work of the Familia Cifuentes. This lot undergoes a washed process, a technique often utilized to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean; for a deeper look at how this impacts the cup, you can explore our guide on processing methods.

In the cup, this coffee presents a comforting profile characterized by notes of pancakes and syrup, balanced by the brightness of orange slice candy and the depth of dried fruits. When evaluating these specific descriptors, it can be helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better understand how these sweet and fruity nuances interact. While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their clean, vibrant profiles, the specific character of this Chiapas offering provides a distinct look at the regional output of the Familia Cifuentes.