Mexico - SIPRO FW [25/26]

Tasting notes

In the roaster’s words

We first featured coffee from Sierra Productora de Cafe (SIPRO) as a house filter in early 2025 - this time we're much more in season, and once again it returns for an exceptionally short run. Amatenango de la Frontera sits right across from Huehuetenango, one of our favorite regions in Central America, sharing the same highland conditions. SIPRO (Sierra Productora de Cafe) formed when nine young producers decided to bypass local commodity buyers and work directly with specialty importers. Real classic Central American comfort flavours - we've leaned into this with the roasting Brew Guide: Best Brewed with: Filter and Espresso Light-Medium Roaster Influence (House Filter Omni): We take the house filter profile a touch further than our traditional "light" style - but not quite tipping into the medium-level of intervention we go for in the espresso roasts. Best Rested: 3+ Weeks Filter: 62g/L, 94°C when fresh; 92°C when rested Espresso: 18g/42g/28-32s We're tasting: Sweet aromatics of brown sugar, dates and ground almonds. In the cup it's sweet and comforting - with milk chocolate and dried fruits (we find dried apple, fig and raisin; alongside a hint of dried peel) as the dominant notes. As it cools there's a distinct butterscotch note alongside a syrupy body, with a little more fresh fruit - like pear. Comfort flavours/Comfort Roast Traceability Country of Origin: Mexico Region: Amatenango de la Frontera, Chiapas Producer: Sierra Productora de Cafe (SIPRO) Farm: Field blend representing 29 smallholder families Variety: Caturra/Mundo Novo. Elevation: 1500 - 1750 MASL Process: Traditional Washed: Cherries picked and processed at each producer's finca, with 1-2 days of cherry fermentation before depulping. Parchment then dry fermented over 1-4 days before washing, followed by controlled patio drying. Import Partner: Raw Material via Red Beetle Harvest: Crop 25/26 - Arrived UK: August 26. Second season buying from SIPRO The Story This washed lot from SIPRO hits the sweet spot for our house filter range - consistent, approachable quality with clear impact at origin. Amatenango de la Frontera sits right across from Huehuetenango, one of our favorite regions in Central America, sharing the same highland conditions. SIPRO (Sierra Productora de Cafe) formed when nine young producers decided to bypass local commodity buyers and work directly with specialty importers. Raw Material and Red Beetle's work with SIPRO shows what's possible with remote quality development —

Notes

Field blend representing 29 smallholder families; import partner Raw Material via Red Beetle; crop 25/26 arrived UK August 26.