Mexico Sierra Mágica Washed

Roast: Light / Medium 

Tasting Notes: Milk chocolate, brown sugar, crème brûlée

Process: Washed

Department: Puebla

Municipality: Zapotitlán de Méndez

Elevation: 1500-1850 MASL

Variety: Typical, Bourbon, Caturra, Marsellesa

The Sierra Mágica is located in the northern part of the state of Puebla, an area known for its magical places, diverse wild flora and fauna, and impressive natural beauty. The city of Zapotitlán de Méndez lies at the heart of these mountains. This unique town is the most significant in the state and hosts two cultures: Totonac and Nahuatl, separated by the Zempoala River. This river is dreamlike, with waterfalls cascading from the highest canyon peaks, and it flows throughout the area, serving as a vital water resource.

Of the 214 growers affiliated with the group Productores Agropecuarios PUHUAC, Sierra Mágica includes 80 coffee growers from the Puebla Zapotitlán de Méndez region, 60 of whom are men and 20 are women.  The coffee in this area is of outstanding quality, grown at optimal elevations.

Producers focus on harvesting cherries at their optimum ripeness, floating day lots in plastic tanks to remove lower-density cherries, and fermentation can last up to 18 hours on average. The drying method is mainly carried out on concrete patios and raised beds as producers continue improving the available infrastructure. In this area, coffee grows under shade, and it is possible to find incas, pines, cedars, oaks, and liquidambar trees as part of the agroforestry system.