Mexico Sierra Madre
Price range: $24.00 through $84.00
May Single Origin
For ESPRESSO
Taste Notes
Bakers Chocolate, Roasted Almond, Cherry, Spice
From the high-altitude slopes of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas in Mexico, this washed coffee reflects the dedication of smallholder producers working at elevations between 1200 and 1800 MASL. Carefully hand picked, washed, and slow dried on patios, it delivers a clean and structured cup with notes of bakers chocolate and roasted almond, balanced by a soft cherry sweetness and a gentle spice finish with a smooth, syrupy body.
Brewing Tips
This is a high altitude, washed coffee from the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, meaning the beans are dense and development is slow, resulting in a naturally sweet and structured cup. The goal is to highlight the bakers chocolate and roasted almond base while keeping the cherry sweetness bright and the spice finish balanced.
To get the best out of this coffee, we recommend the following starting point:
Brew Ratio
1:2
For example, 22 g in, 44 g out.
This ratio keeps the chocolate body rich while allowing the cherry acidity to stay clean and integrated rather than sharp.
Extraction Time
27 to 30 seconds.
A steady extraction helps build a syrupy texture and ensures the nutty sweetness develops without introducing bitterness.
Temperature
93°C
This temperature maintains balance across the cup, supporting sweetness development while preserving clarity in the cherry and spice notes.
From here, adjust your grind size and yield slightly to suit your machine and taste, allowing the coffee’s natural chocolate depth, gentle fruit sweetness, and soft spice finish to fully express itself.
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Mexico Sierra Madre Coffee
Origin Story
Mexico Sierra Madre comes from the Chiapas region, the oldest and largest coffee producing area in Mexico. This mountainous region is shaped by the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, where dramatic volcanic slopes, rich soil, and diverse microclimates create ideal growing conditions for high quality coffee.
Coffee farms sit between 1200 and 1800 metres above sea level, where shade from native forest trees protects the coffee cherries and supports biodiversity. Influences from both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans bring consistent rainfall and stable growing conditions throughout the season.
Producers and Processing
This coffee is grown by smallholder farmers who work on steep mountain slopes using traditional, hands on methods passed through generations.
Cherries are carefully hand picked at peak ripeness before being processed using the washed method:
• Hand pulped on farm
• Fermented in small tanks
• Patio dried under natural sun conditions
A cooperative owned dry mill works closely with producers to ensure consistency while preserving the unique character of each farm lot. Every step is focused on clarity, sweetness, and clean cup structure.
Flavour Profile
This is a classic, comforting washed coffee with a smooth and balanced profile.
Tasting notes:
• Bakers chocolate
• Roasted almond
• Cherry
• Gentle spice
The cup is clean and structured with a syrupy body, soft acidity, and a lingering chocolate finish.
Brewing Guide
Filter Brewing
This coffee performs best in filter brews where clarity and sweetness can shine.
Recommended approach:
• Medium grind
• Clean, even extraction
• Balanced brew ratio (1:15 to 1:17)
Expect chocolate forward sweetness with subtle cherry brightness and nutty depth.
Espresso Guide
Because this profile leans toward traditional chocolate and nut flavours, a balanced espresso recipe works best.
Recommended recipe:
• Dose: 22g
• Yield: 44g
• Ratio: 1:2
• Time: 27 to 30 seconds
• Temperature: 93°C
This highlights the bakers chocolate and roasted almond while keeping the cherry acidity smooth and integrated.
Quick Tips for Baristas
• Start at a 1:2 ratio for espresso to balance sweetness and body
• Keep extraction between 27 to 30 seconds for optimal structure
• Maintain 93°C to preserve spice and fruit clarity
• Avoid over extraction to prevent bitterness and flattening of cherry notes
Why You Will Love This Coffee
• Classic washed Mexican profile
• High altitude grown for complexity and sweetness
• Smooth chocolate and nut forward cup
• Balanced enough for both espresso and filter
• Easy drinking and highly consistent
Brewing Insight
If you want to explore how brew method changes flavour clarity and sweetness in coffees like this, visit our brewing techniques page.
| Roast | Medium |
|---|---|
| Taste Notes | Bakers Chocolate, Roasted Almond, Cherry, Spice |
| Species | Arabica – 100% |
| Region | Mexico |
| Variety | Caturra, Typica, Catuai |
| Altitude | 1200 – 1800 MASL |
| Process | Washed |
| Recipes | 1:2 to 1:2.2 Also check our Brewing Techinques page |
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