From our import partners at Osito, we present this stellar seasonal offering from Sierra Mazateca, part of the Sierra Madre de Oaxaca mountain range, located in the far north of Oaxaca state. The area is named after the indigenous Mazatec people who live in this area. We are proud to be able to work with many of the indigenous coffee producers to create this lot .

Unlike in many other Central American countries, Mexico is full of very small coffee producers - some producing as little as 5-10 kg per year. The limited quantities do not mean quality is low, often quite the opposite is true. What makes Oaxaca an especially unique area of Mexico for coffee is that the internal market is also very willing to buy Oaxacan coffees . So, Osito and our partners on the ground in Mexico have to work hard and compete to be able to source these tiny lots , then spend considerable time and effort to put together the lots of similar screen size, moisture and water activity . For all the time and effort it takes to secure these lots , it is always worth the pay off - these coffees are exciting and showcase a side of Mexican coffee often unexplored and underappreciated.

Enjoy this smooth and approachable cup featuring flavor notes of rich chocolate ganache, candied praline and delicate orange blossom sweetness.