Mexico Finca Monte Azul Coffee
This exceptional single origin Arabica coffee from Finca Monte Azul showcases the craftsmanship of one of Mexico’s most respected producers. Grown in the lush, high-altitude region of Huatusco in Veracruz, this particular lot is a mix of Catimor and Bourbon varietals, grown with care and harvested by hand.
The beans are washed, then fermented for 72 hours and sun-dried, locking in their complex character. Expect a smooth, silky body and robust, balanced flavour — a refined and satisfying cup that celebrates the heritage and passion of Mexican coffee growing.
Region: Huatusco, Veracruz, Mexico
Altitude: 1,100 m.a.s.l
Arabica variety: Catimor, Typica and Bourbon
Process: Washed, fermented, sun-dried
Roast: Medium roast
Flavour Notes: Caramel, Cocoa, Honeyed Sweetness
Aroma: Excellent
Acidity: High
Body: Smooth, silky
Coffee from Huatusco, Veracruz – Mexico:
The region of Veracruz has a long and fascinating coffee history — it was the first region in mainland America to cultivate coffee, dating back to the 18th century when the first coffee plants arrived at the port of Veracruz and took root near Córdoba.
Although Veracruz once produced the majority of Mexico’s coffee, it now contributes around a quarter of the country's total production. Yet its reputation for quality remains firmly intact, especially in areas like Huatusco.
The town of Huatusco, nestled in the Veracruz highlands, is one of Mexico’s hidden gems for specialty coffee. Sitting at elevations between 1,200 and 1,800 metres, the region benefits from a unique microclimate of abundant rainfall, cool nights, and rich volcanic soils — ideal conditions for slow-growing, flavour-rich Arabica beans.
Huatusco’s landscape is made up of smallholder farms, many passed down through generations, where traditional, careful farming methods are still the norm. The region is known for cultivating varietals such as Bourbon, Typica, and Catimor, often processed using washed methods with extended fermentation, a technique made more challenging (but more rewarding) due to the cool, damp climate.
Coffees from Huatusco are celebrated for their refined acidity, balanced body, and layered flavour profiles, often featuring chocolate, nut, citrus, and stone fruit notes. While it may not be as globally famous as regions in Oaxaca or Chiapas, Huatusco consistently produces standout lots that showcase the heritage and potential of Mexican coffee.
Sustainability: All of our coffee beans are classed as speciality coffee which represent a commitment to quality, fair trade, and ethical sourcing. They are traceable directly to the smallholder farms and the farmers who grow them, and are either Fairtrade, Organic or Rain Forest Alliance (RFA) certified, or perhaps more importantly are grown as a collective or cooperative to assure a fair wage, investment in the community and good environmental practice. Our coffee bags are recyclable.
Why buy from us? Our award-winning, ethically sourced coffee is freshly hand roasted to order every week. Our aim is to retain the main characteristics of single origin Arabica beans and to enhance them with delicate roasting. All of our medium roast single origin Arabica coffee are suitable for espresso. Just choose Fine Grind or Whole Bean depending on your coffee machine or brewing method.
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