This is a high-grown, washed-process coffee lot sourced from smallholder producers across Chiapas, Mexico, one of the country’s most important coffee-growing regions. Grown in the mountains at 1,100 to 1,800 meters above sea level, these coffees benefit from cool temperatures and slower cherry development, helping create dense beans and a cup that is clean, structured, and nicely balanced. Royal lists this lot as organic, fully washed, and sun dried, making it a great example of the classic, approachable profile that has made Chiapas such a respected coffee origin.

Chiapas also has a strong agricultural story behind it. It is one of Mexico’s leading coffee regions and a major center for organic production. Rainforest Alliance notes that Chiapas accounts for more than 41% of Mexico’s total coffee output, while coffee grown in traditional shade systems can also support biodiversity, soil health, water retention, and long-term environmental balance.

In terms of classification, this lot is offered as SHG EP. SHG stands for Strictly High Grown, a commercial grade used for coffees grown at higher elevations and often associated with better density and a brighter, more defined cup. EP stands for European Preparation, a cleaner export preparation that indicates more careful physical sorting and selection of the green coffee.

Offered as an SHG EP lot, it features careful preparation and a classic regional profile. Low acid, with notes of black cherry, roasted almond, caramel, and dark chocolate, making it an easy, versatile coffee for a wide range of roast levels.

Adapted from Burman Coffee Traders