Praxadez Lopez, Mexico

PROFILE: Uplifting and Juicy WITH NOTES OF Baked Alaska, Toffee, Pink Marshmallow ROAST: Light Roast For Filter Brewing

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ABOUT

Praxadez López is a dedicated coffee grower, carrying forward a proud family tradition. Nestled in the cloud-covered mountains of San Pedro el Alto, Oaxaca, his farm Finca La Primavera thrives. Together with his wife Luciana, Praxadez cultivates extraordinary lots: coffees that embody the story of family, farming, and place.

This particular lot offers a vivid glimpse into the region’s diversity and quality. It presents approachable acidity and sweetness, finishing with a distinctive character that sets it apart; beautifully complementing the other coffees on our current filter menu.

From an Australian perspective, Mexico has emerged as one of the most exciting coffee origins in recent years. Access to its diverse regions and the flow of information about them has steadily grown, sparking greater interest and appreciation. Through our long-term partners at Caravela, we’ve secured two exceptional lots this year, each a captivating interplay of flavour, farm, and fermentation.

 

SOURCING

ORIGIN: San Pedro el Alto, Oaxaca, Mexico PRODUCER: Praxadez Lopez, Luciana Cruz VARIETIES: Typica PROCESS: Fully Washed ALTITUDE: 1668 masl PARTNERS: Caravela QUALITY SCORE: 86.75 HISTORY: First year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 207kgs HARVEST: December - February

This offering from Seven Seeds highlights a specific lot produced by Praxadez Lopez and Luciana Cruz in San Pedro el Alto, Oaxaca. Grown at 1668 masl, this coffee features the Typica varietal, which is historically significant for its role in the global spread of coffee cultivation. The producers have utilized a fully washed method, a technique often employed to emphasize the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean.

While the roaster identifies distinct notes of Baked Alaska, toffee, and pink marshmallow, the sensory experience of any coffee can be further explored using a flavor wheel. Washed coffees are generally recognized for their clean, bright profiles, allowing the specific characteristics of the Oaxacan terroir to remain at the forefront. By focusing on traditional processing and classic varietals, this Mexico-origin coffee provides a refined look at the regional output of San Pedro el Alto.