Mexico Roberto Aquilar

Kiwi, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Oolong Tea - $22.00/lb

$14.50/10oz

$48.40/Kilo

$110.00/5lb

Oaxaca, Mexico

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This coffee comes to us from Roberto Aquilar, owner of Llano Grande (“large plains”) in Oaxaca, Mexico. Aquilar has been a coffee producer all his life, beginning by learning his agricultural techniques from his father and continuing a family legacy rooted in tradition. Aquilar maintains his own washing station at home, allowing him to have control of all aspects of production from growing his coffee among native shade species to drying the coffee on the roof of his home. Although Aquilar has had years of experience cultivating coffee, he is still relatively new to specialty coffee production.

For years, this area of Oaxaca was known for producing high volumes of coffee, although not necessarily of the highest quality, primarily selling to opportunistic commercial exporters. That began to change in 2022 when Roberto partnered with a boutique importer and began receiving their support in training on selective harvesting, proper fermentation and drying times, and variety selection. This is the first year that Aquilar is delving into specialty coffee. We are thrilled to share his legacy of coffee production with you, and are stoked for you to taste the results of his cumulative experience. 

Experience

Tropical fruits, rich cocoa, and a toasty floral finish, the Roberto Aquilar is an incredible representation of washed coffees from Mexico. Opening with a burst of tangy Kiwi to wake up your taste buds, before soothing you back down with a perfectly balanced Semi-sweet Chocolate. This coffee takes that complex blend of bright fruits and deep chocolate into a sweet, delicate Oolong Tea finish, leaving you ready to take that ride again. The Roberto Aquilar is an excellent coffee for anyone beginning their journey into single origins - enough complexity to make it interesting and balanced enough to keep it approachable. 

Origin // Mexico      

Region // Oaxaca

Producer // Roberto Aquilar

Variety // Typica, Mundo Novo, and Marsellesa    

Elevation // 1450 m.a.s.l.

Process // Washed

Flavor Notes // Kiwi, Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Oolong Tea

Region: Oaxaca

This coffee comes to us from Sochiapam, one of the largest coffee-producing areas in all of Oaxaca. This region is nearly 6 hours of travel away from Oaxaca City, at the literal end of the road. The final stretch to the farms in Sochiapam is an additional hour of travel uphill on foot. This area of Oaxaca is heavily forested with rich wildlife, containing a protected natural reserve where all forms of commercial activity are strictly prohibited. This dedication to preserving the ecosystem extends to the producers in the area, who take great care to protect the environment and manage their impact on the ecology of the region.

Processing Method: Washed

Coffees from Mexico are commonly handpicked and carefully sorted to retain only the ripest cherries. They are then transported to the wet mill, where they are depulped and fermented for 18 to 22 hours before being washed. Finally, they are dried on the roof of Aquilar’s home for 5 to 8 days, aiding consistency and extending shelf life.

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