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Introduction to Mexican Organic Coffee

Mexico is one of the largest producers of certified organic coffee. Due to geographical factors, most of it is sold to the United States.

The country's coffee industry began in the 19th century, introduced through Jamaica, with main cultivation of Arabica varieties. The producing regions are near the Pacific coast, adjacent to Guatemala's Soconusco region.

In the early 1990s, the southern state of Chiapas became Mexico's most important coffee-producing region, with an annual production of about 275,000 tons of coffee, accounting for 45% of the country's total production.

More than two million Mexicans rely on coffee for their livelihood. 75% of Mexican coffee farmers work on land smaller than two hectares. These small farmers produce approximately 30% of the country's coffee production each year, while the remainder is produced by large or higher-capacity farms.

Since 1988, especially in Chiapas, the government has encouraged poor coffee farmers to increase production and expand planting areas to increase income by providing simple loans to farmers and encouraging the expansion of forest land.

Chiapas is located on the plateau at the southern end of Mexico, bordering Guatemala. In 1991, Mexico's National Institute conducted research on the protection system for indigenous peoples' rights and improved protection for indigenous people through the formulation of product trade regulations.

Under this purpose and these conditions, cooperative organizations in various districts have sprung up like mushrooms after rain.

OPCAAC, whose full name is Organización de Productores de Café de Ángel Albino Corzo, is an organic small farmer production organization in Chiapas state. Founded in 1995, OPCAAC built farm management systems, emphasizing open and transparent independent production and sales information for coffee farmers, and set standards to avoid overdevelopment of land.

The organization provides its members with small loans, technical training, social activities, and other assistance, and continuously focuses on the development of organic agriculture and ecological protection.

OPCAAC is committed to sustainable operation, creating value for the local coffee industry, and improving the quality of life for local farmers through fair trade and agricultural production methods that comply with ecological conservation. OPCAAC members use environmentally friendly farming methods to cultivate land. Through the development of regional organizations, they have established economic and social sustainable operation and improved product quality.

Flavor Profile

Nutty, low acidity, spice, cream, slightly cool herbal, plant-based, smooth and mellow

Coffee Details

• English Name: Mexican Chiapas
• Country: Mexico
• Region: Chiapas
• Grade: SHG
• Producer: OPCAAC
• Processing Method: Washed
• Variety: N/A
• Altitude: N/A
• Certification: Organic

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