MEXIC Chiapas Las Hortensias Organic

Processing: Washed | SCA Score: 83.5 pts

Flavor Profile: Milk chocolate, freshly roasted nuts, round body, citrus acidity

Chiapas, Mexico

Chiapas is located in southern Mexico, bordering Guatemala, and is renowned for producing high-quality coffee. The region offers ideal conditions for coffee cultivation, with altitudes ranging from 900 to 1,750 meters above sea level and fertile volcanic soils. Huixtla, a town located approximately 1.5 hours from the coffee-producing area, serves as a strategic hub for receiving coffee from the surrounding highlands.

Cultivation

Chiapas Altura Organic coffee is grown on Finca Paraiso, Finca Holanda, and Finca San Pedro, farms managed by Providence Mills. These farms are organically cultivated, using environmentally responsible agricultural practices designed to protect the ecosystem while maintaining exceptional coffee quality.

Saida Soraya Henaine, the current owner of Providence Mills, transformed the farms and the mill into an organic operation 24 years ago.

Agroecological Practices

Providence Mills uses environmentally friendly methods to cultivate its coffee, including natural pesticides and crop rotation practices to maintain healthy soil. The farms also have a beehive operation, supporting both pollination and honey production.

Saida Soraya Henaine has also developed infrastructure to support the local workforce, including schools, dining facilities, and housing for coffee workers.

Coffee Varieties

The coffee grown on these farms includes varieties such as Bourbon, Sarchimor, Catuai, and Caturra. These varieties are known for producing complex flavors and rich aromatic profiles.

Processing

The coffee is processed using the washed method and sun-dried, helping preserve its delicate aromas and bright citrus acidity.