Types of Mexican Coffee Beans and How to Properly Drink Mexican Coffee

FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Mexican Coffee

Mixteca Alta del Pacifico is an organic coffee cooperative in the Mixteca region of Oaxaca state, home to the Mixteca and Zapoteca indigenous peoples. The cooperative's headquarters is in the town of Santa María Yucuhiti, and its membership includes 172 producers. Most producers own 1 to 3 hectares of land at altitudes between 900 and 1700 meters.

Producers in this region use shade-grown methods, relying on local trees to shade their coffee plants. They also value the region's long-standing tradition of hand-picking, harvesting only ripe coffee cherries. Mexico primarily cultivates Arabica varieties.

Each farm has its own wet mill, with a hand-cranked depulper and small cement fermentation tanks, plus a drying patio that may sit beside the house or on the roof. All members adhere to organic standards: growing coffee without chemical pesticides or fertilizers and using methods and materials with minimal environmental impact.

Mixteca recently established a cupping laboratory, and Q graders from the United States also spent time teaching the QC lab technicians sample roasting. We are delighted to work with this team, as they produce truly impressive coffee that stands out for its rich body (perfect for espresso) and sweet fruity notes.

Cupping Notes

Bright, juicy acidity with creamy body. Floral notes, milk chocolate, caramel, lemon, grape, and cherry.

In Summary

FrontStreet Coffee is a coffee specialty shop dedicated to sharing coffee knowledge with everyone. Our comprehensive sharing is meant to help more friends fall in love with coffee. We also run three monthly coffee discount events, because FrontStreet Coffee wants to bring more people the best coffee at the lowest possible prices—and that has been our mission for the past six years!

FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Since Mixteca's coffee shines for its rich body and is described as perfect for espresso, an espresso blend is the natural pairing. FrontStreet Coffee Classic Blend is our first-choice pick. Designed specifically for espresso and Moka pot brewing, its greatest strength is outstanding crema—even a beginner on a non-professional home machine can pull a dense, fine crema with it. The latte, cappuccino, and Dirty we drink every day all depend on good crema, and this blend delivers it. Built on the traditional Mamba recipe, it is full, mellow, and warming—easy for seasoned drinkers and total newcomers alike, and a safe bet for home or commercial use.

If you want to keep costs in check, FrontStreet Coffee Black Cocoa Blend is the value option. Made from 100% Arabica beans, it offers generous crema and a full body at a friendly price, balancing quality and value. For beginners or café owners watching their budget, it is a worry-free and economical choice.