Mexico Villa Corzo Cafe Delas Washed
About This Coffee
The Region
Villa Corzo is nestled in the southern foothills of Chiapas, where the rugged terrain and fertile soils make it ideal for coffee cultivation. Here, the land speaks of both challenge and opportunity—steep slopes, abundant rainfall, and rich volcanic soils that nurture coffee plants at elevations ranging from 1,100 to 1,400 meters. This region benefits from the unique microclimates of the region’s cloud forests, where mornings are cool and afternoons are bright, ensuring slow, steady cherry maturation. The women of Villa Corzo have harnessed these conditions to produce coffee that is balanced and complex—vibrant acidity, notes of tropical fruit, brown sugar sweetness, and a smooth, silky body. It’s coffee that honors its land and its people with every sip.
The Process
The Villa Corzo Delas coffee is fully washed, reflecting the meticulous care these women take in every step of the process. After the hand-harvested cherries are delivered to their homes, they are depulped using small, manual pulpers—sometimes even by hand. The fermentation process is done in cement or wooden tanks for 24 to 36 hours, during which the women carefully monitor the process, relying on their sense of touch, smell, and experience. Once the mucilage has broken down, the parchment is washed thoroughly, then spread to dry under the warm sun on rooftops, patios, or raised beds for 8 to 10 days. The drying process is closely watched, as any variation can affect the final quality. This careful, hands-on approach ensures a washed coffee that’s clean, vibrant, and full of character.
- Subregion Villa Corzo, Chiapas
- Producer Type Small Holder Farmers
- Processing Washed
- Bag Types Grain Pro / Ecotact
- Plant Species Arabica
- Variety Catimor, Caturra, Costa Rica, Marsellesa, Oro Azteca
- Min Growing Altitude 1100m
- Max Growing Altitude 1300m
- Screen Size 15 Up
- On Sale No
- Top Lot No
- Price Per Kg £8.40
- Status Spot
- Certifications Organic certified
- Coffee Grade MEX CA WA SHG
- CTRM Contract Number P8002852-4
- Origin Mexico
- Warehouse Vollers Group Uk