Motozintla – Mexico

Country
Mexico

Region
Motozintla, Chiapas

Producer
Small Holder Farmers

Arabica variety
Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Typica

Altitude
1500 – 1900 masl

Process
washed

Tasting notes
pecan nuts – panettone – pomelo

Suggested for
espresso

In the mountains of Motozintla, coffee is cultivated by smallholder farming families whohave cared for these steep landscapes for generations.

Coffee is more than an agriculturalactivity—it is a way of preserving their connection to the land while creating opportunitiesfor future generations. Working small plots nestled among native vegetation, producerscombine traditional farming knowledge with a continuous focus on improving quality,carefully managing every stage of cultivation from fl owering through harvest.

Theirdedication and close relationship with the land are refl ected in coffees that capture thedistinctive character of this remarkable corner of Chiapas.

The Region

Located in the southern reaches of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, near the border withGuatemala, Motozintla is one of Mexico’s most dynamic coffee-producing regions.Towering mountains, cloud forests and winding rivers shape a landscape ofextraordinary biodiversity, while elevations exceeding 1,500 meters create an idealenvironment for specialty coffee cultivation.

The region’s rich cultural heritage,infl uenced by Indigenous communities and generations of coffee-growing families,has fostered a deep appreciation for agriculture and craftsmanship.

Today,Motozintla continues to earn recognition as an origin where exceptional naturalconditions and the dedication of its producers come together to create coffees with adistinctive sense of place.

Brewing recipe:

• Water Temperature: 93°C
• Ground coffee: 17 g (double shot)
• Ratio 1:2,3
• Pre-infusion : 3 seconds
• Total brew time: 24-26 seconds