Sierra Azul
Produced by a small cooperative of around 300 smallholder farmers living within the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas, Mexico. Sierra Azul is a rich and comforting medium roast with clean sweetness and remarkable depth that makes it the perfect all-day coffee.
Tasting Profile
Origin Story
El Triunfo, Chiapas, Mexico
Cafe Sierra Azul was founded in 2010 by 37 young producers in the municipality of Siltepec, in southeastern Chiapas. These founding members were children of coffee farmers who wanted to build sustainable livelihoods without resorting to immigration. Today the cooperative has grown to roughly 300 smallholder farmers, all working within the protected El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve. The organization provides access to better markets, financing, technical assistance, and social projects, serving as an instrument of development for small producers in one of the most biodiverse regions in Mexico.
Brewing Guide
Grind
Medium, like kosher salt
Bloom
Pour 55g water, wait 40 seconds
Main Pour
Steady center pour to 300g by 2:00
Finish
Let drain fully, about 3:15 total
Grind
Coarse, like raw sugar
Add Water
Pour 350g water at 201°F
Steep
4 minutes, then skim the top
Press & Pour
Slow press, pour all at once
Dose
18g in, fine grind
Distribute
Even distribution, firm tamp
Extract
Target 36g out in 27-31 seconds
Savor
Rich chocolate with spiced finish
