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IN THE CUP: PLUM, RED GRAPE & ORANGE
Origin: Oaxaca, Mexico | Producer: The Producers of Mazateca | Variety: Caturra & Castillo | Process: Washed | Altitude: 1450 - 1900 MASL | Harvest: 2025
Sierra Mazateca has become an ever present in our seasonal line up with this being the third year we have bought coffee from the region. We keep coming back for the depth and complexity in the cup, and we’re genuinely excited to share this year’s “Lotecitos” with you.
Sierra Mazateca is named after the Mazatec people, a Nahuatl term meaning “deer people.” In their own language, they call themselves Ha Shuta Enima or “those who work the hills,” which makes perfect sense for a region perched high in the mountains at the northern edge of Oaxaca, surrounded by mist, rain, and dense forest.
It’s a deeply indigenous area where most people speak Mazateco and maintain strong cultural traditions. Communities are small and often remote, with limited access to health and education. Most families farm just a few hectares, and coffee plays a vital role in their livelihoods. The steep terrain makes the work demanding, but it’s also what gives the coffee its striking quality.
Many of the best lots are tiny, sometimes as little as 5kg, too small to stand alone commercially. Our import partners, Raw Material, gather these small lots into a blend they call “Lotecitos,” or “Little Lots,” ensuring producers are paid fairly while preserving the character of each harvest.
In the cup, expect plum, bright citrus, gentle spice, and a rich texture. It’s a layered, rewarding brew that captures something honest and vibrant about this remarkable region.
*Our coffee is freshly roasted each week and orders are dispatched on Tuesday and Thursday for orders received by 12pm the day before.