San Cristobal, Mexico (Espresso)

Sweet and full bodied.

The Coffee

San Cristobal is our latest coffee sourced from small holder farmers in the region of Chiapas, southern Mexico.

Mexican espressos tend to be accessible to a range of pallets making them a fan favourite. We’ve selected San Cristobal to roast as a single origin espresso, as well as filter so you can brew this coffee any way you like.

No sooner than your order arrives, you’ll be sipping on an exceptional cup of coffee, brimming with a smooth and creamy chocolate flavour, complemented by a delicate nuttiness and splash of peach.

Something to note about San Cristobal is its relatively little-known varietal Marsellesa. Crossed between Timor Hybrid and Villa Sarchi in Nicaragua it tends to produce higher yields that are specifically rust resistant.

You can read more here: https://varieties.worldcoffeeresearch.org/varieties/marsellesa

Producers: Small Holder Farmers in Chiapas

Region: San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Varietals: Caturra, Costa Rica, Typica, Marsellesa

Elevation: 1100-1350 MASL

Recommended Brewing: Espresso, Cafetière, Stove Top, Aeropress and Drip Machine

Weight: 250g / 1kg

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The Producers

Coffee is Chiapas' most important commercial crop and has a long history in the region, becoming a significant source of income for small producers.

San Cristobal de las Casas improved their processing over the years which resulted in high-quality coffee, typified by a very clean cup with notes of caramel, nuts, and chocolate.

Chiapas is a tropical region with significant variations in weather due in part to dramatic changes in altitude, meaning the soil is very fertile. Half the population works in agriculture, including coffee beans and producers here have learned how to process their coffee to ensure quality.

After depulping the coffee ferments for 12 to 17 hours before being washed and dried on small drying patios next to farmers’ homes.

The process is a labor of love, but one that pays of in the coffee they produce.

Wholesale

We are always looking to work with likeminded businesses to serve our coffee.

If you're interested in serving this locally roasted Edinburgh coffee as your main offering, a guest appearance or as bags of retail, get in touch with us on roastery@machina-coffee.co.uk or call (0131) 656 9565.
Roasting Schedule

Your coffee will be roasted within 1-16 days of purchase, with a shelf life of 6 weeks (optimum serving point at 12-36 days old). We recommend letting this coffee rest for at least 12 days before using, in order to release excess gas which can impact the flavour of your cup.

If you would like your coffee fresh, please leave a note with your order and we will do our best to accommodate.
Delivery & Returns

Delivery
We offer UK and international shipping Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
Orders usually take between 1-2 days within the UK, but may take up to 3 days to get to you. Orders of espresso machines and grinders may take 2-3 days longer, due to the additional bench testing service we provide. For the full particulars, please see our terms and conditions.

Returns
Returned items must be unused and be returned in original packaging with any enclosed documentation and in perfect resalable condition. Once the goods have been received back and checked, as per our terms and conditions, we will issue a full refund or exchange on receipt.

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