BULESSA WASHING STATION, ETHIOPIA - Yallah Coffee
BULESSA WASHING STATION, ETHIOPIA - Yallah Coffee

COFEMO MICROLOT MEXICO

£18.50

Chiapas is the heart of coffee in Mexico, not only as the region with the highest production but for its commitment to traditional farming methods whilst facing some of the worst inequality in the country. In February, we were lucky enough to visit some of the 58 indigenous women of the COFEMO group in Tenejapa, deep in the mountains of Chiapas. For us, connecting with these producers goes beyond coffee, it’s about their story, their resilience and their community.

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Roast Profile

Roast Profile

Medium Roast

Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes

Black Forest Gateau

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It’s really important for us to work with trusted partners in our supply chain who can provide us with honesty and traceability. We have created a set of guidelines to help us source coffee in a way we feel aligns with our values and beliefs. There are three core categories that we think outline the most important factors to consider when purchasing coffee: economic transparency, social relationship, and environmental efforts.

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OUR PACKAGING

Our 250g bags and 1kg bags are LDPE 4 packaging, a type of soft plastic, very common in food packaging. For home consumers LDPE 4 is still not curbside recyclable, but is accepted at local recycling points and dedicated soft plastics deposit points. Find a location near you.

Details

Producer

COFEMO

Origin

Chiapas, Mexico

Variety

Typica, Mundo Novo, Bourbon, Garnica, Catimor

Process

Washed

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN

Mexico

A coffee producing country with so much potential, Mexico produces some of our favourite coffees every year in tough and unpredictable conditions. We are committed to sourcing coffees from progressive exporters, who value producers and work to improve conditions and productions for the long term.

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COFEMO

The COFEMO group is a feminist organisation dedicated to closing gender gaps and reducing inequalities in the most marginalized areas of Mexico. Not only do they produce coffee, but also have diversified income by selling their traditional woven textiles as well as honey from the region. These amazing women welcomed us to their farm, introduced us to their families and explained what difficulties they face in an industry dominated by men. They work tirelessly day in day out, juggling caring for their children with growing, picking and processing coffee, all whilst having restricted access to education, land and support than that of their male counterparts. Seeing the difficulties first hand was incredibly moving, an unforgettable insight into their lives and the disparities within the industry.

Ensambles work closely with the group, helping them achieve better yields through a variety of farming methods as well as a better price for their coffee. Last year they helped increase family income by 15% and are dedicated to nurturing a more inclusive industry where their voices and contributions are recognised. This microlot is our second purchase from the group. Relationships with producers like these are rare and incredibly special; we can’t wait to see what the next few decades look like for the COFEMO group.
Social Relationships

Female Producers

In many coffee growing countries, the concept of women owning coffee farms is still uncommon and in some places, prohibited by government laws. Yet women contribute a staggering amount of the labour involved in producing coffee, from picking the cherries to hand sorting and processes. Supporting female producers and co-ops is crucial to eliminating the gender gap in coffee.

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