About the bean This lot is the collective effort of over 267 smallholders from the Jaltenango sub-region in Chiapas, southern Mexico. A producing powerhouse, some of the country's best coffees are from here. Jaltenango is located within two natural biospheres and is host to a diverse array of wildlife, from parakeets to jaguars. Expect a highly uniform and winning coffee with a delightful chocolate finish. Processed using washed fermentation, this Mexican offers a sweet and clean profile, making it suitable for various roast levels. CHOCOLATE. BROWN SUGAR. BRIGHT ORANGE ACIDITY. CREAMY. QUICK NOTES REGION: Jaltenango, Chiapas PROCESS: Washed DRYING: Sun Dried VARIETALS: Bourbon, Caturra, Garnica, Marsellesa, Mundo Novo, Typica CERTIFICATIONS: Organic CUP SCORE: 84 (a score of 80 points or above on a 100-point scale is graded "specialty" coffee) HG: High grown, a typically denser and higher quality bean. EP: (European Prep) Indicates the coffee has undergone rigorous sorting - usually by hand to ensure defective beans and foreign material have been removed. Roast Recommendation: City to Full City, or to preference. For an explanation of our different roasts, see here: http://greenbeanery.ca/pages/roasting-chart. This batch of Mexican Chiapas offers a light to medium body with little acidity. Expect a well-balanced coffee with delicate fruit notes and some spice overtones. Serve to preference and enjoy. We opted for a darker roast profile for body.