Mexico Tenejapa

This organic certified washed smallholder selection is sourced from farmers in Tenejapa, Chiapas. Farmers in this region process their own coffee, which is typically of the varieties of Marsellesa, Costa Rica, Typica and Caturra.

In the highlands of Tenejapa, organic isn’t a certification—it’s a way of living. The smallholder Tsetsal Mayan producers who grew this coffee work with nature, not against it. Their farms, often under two hectares, are carved into steep mountain terrain and surrounded by native forest, where coffee grows beneath shade trees alongside corn, beans, and fruit. These are agroecological systems that have evolved over generations—nurturing not just coffee, but soil health, pollinators, and the long-term vitality of the land. Inputs are homemade: compost from fallen leaves, pest control from chilli and lime, guidance from ancestral practice. It’s farming with rhythm, intention, and a deep respect for the ecosystem that sustains them.

The Process