Mexico Los Abuelitos

Mexico, Los Abuelitos– Green Apple, Butterscotch, Cocoa - $20.17/lb

$13.38/10oz (MSRP $27.31)
$44.37/Kilo
$100.83/5lb

Puebla, Mexico

Connect
Los Abuelitos is a washed coffee from Puebla, Mexico. The name, meaning “Grandparents,’’ pays homage to the ancestors of the land who chose to grow coffee long before specialty coffee gained global attention. While Mexico is historically known for coffee-growing regions like Veracruz, Chiapas, and Oaxaca, regions like Puebla are only recently receiving recognition for producing coffees with delicate acidity, layered sweetness, and a comforting profile. We believe coffee can change the way the world does business by creating relationships rooted in respect, hospitality, and shared growth. Los Abuelitos reflects those values through a cup that is approachable, intentional, and crafted with pride. The warmth and familiarity of this coffee also connects to longstanding traditions in Mexican coffee culture — traditions that continue to bring people together around the table today.

Experience
Los Abuelitos is a washed coffee that turns words into feelings. This coffee is the definition of a “hug in a mug.” The first sip gives us the nostalgic memory of a butterscotch candy from grandma’s candy dish. The second sip wraps its arms around us and gently wakes our senses with the crisp, fresh acidity of green apple. Finally, the warm and comforting finish of cacao is steady and familiar. When you simmer this coffee with cinnamon and piloncillo it creates a simple Café de Olla that highlights the coffee’s natural sweetness and cacao finish. Los Abuelitos invites people to slow down, be present, and enjoy time together — a reminder that great coffee is not only about flavor, but about connection. It satisfies both the coffee enthusiast searching for sweetness and complexity, and the grandparents who like a bolder cup.

Origin // Mexico
Region // Puebla
Producer // Various Smallholder Producers
Variety // Garnica, Costa Rica, Marsellesa, Caturra
Elevation // 1100 - 1400
Process // Washed
Flavor Notes // Green Apple, Butterscotch, Cocoa

Deep Dive
In many parts of Mexico, coffee has long been connected to hospitality, family, and shared daily rituals. One of the most recognized traditional preparations is Café de Olla, a brewing method that combines coffee with sugar and spices. The tradition became well known during the Mexican Revolution, when women known as “adelitas” served these drinks from clay pots. Over generations, Café de Olla evolved from a practical daily drink into a cultural symbol of gathering, resilience, and care for others. While Los Abuelitos is presented as a clean and expressive washed coffee, we appreciate how its comforting sweetness and cacao notes naturally connect to these traditions.

Region: Puebla
Bordering Veracruz to the north and Oaxaca to the south, Puebla is a small state in Mexico, but the 5th most populated in the country. This particular lot comes from the north and is separated by the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains, a major ecological and geographical divider in North America. The soil is exceptionally fertile, adding to complexity to the final cup. These nutrient-dense conditions help support Mexico’s comforting coffee profile and make it a cup worth sharing.

Processing Method: Washed
Los Abuelitos is a washed-process coffee from various smallholder producers. The coffee cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and placed in wooden tanks for 24–48 hours to ferment. The cherries are then depulped to remove the skin and mucilage before being washed. The seeds are dried on cement patios for 4–10 days, then transferred to a warehouse to be stored until they are ready to ship to ports in the U.S.