Mexico Oaxaca - Sierra Mixe

Tasting notes: Dark Chocolate & Hazelnut Aromas Transcend into a Sweetness in the Cup with Notes of Red Plum, a Balanced Acidity & Rounded Body Country: MexicoRegion: OaxacaProvince: Sierra NorteDistrict: Sierra MixeCommunity: Santiago AtitlanAltitude: 1600Farm Area: 1-2 hectares on average per producerVariety: Bourbon, TypicaProcess: WashedFermentation: 12-20 hours in wood tanksDrying: 8-10 days on patio and petate mats Oaxaca’s Santiago Atitlan region is marked by dense forests and heavy mists, with pronounced rainy seasons. Found in the Sierra Mixe district of theSierra Norte province, the coffees that come from here reflect communal hard work, great altitude, preserved local varieties, rich soil, and the slowmaturation that the area’s cooling mists and strong shade cover offer.To get to Atitlan, we have to drive from Oaxaca for 4.5 hours. Most of the route is paved but the last half hour consists of dirt roads. In Atitlan, thehouses are mostly roadside while the farms are u