Description
Finca Trincheras: specialty coffee from Mexico
He Finca Trincheras Mexico coffee comes from the municipality of Totutla, in the mountainous region of Veracruz, at an altitude of approximately 1,400 m a.s.l. The producers José Cienfuegos and Josafat Ameca grow the Gesha variety here under diversified shade, in an environment of high humidity, constant air circulation and soils of volcanic influence.
The shade is made up mainly of nitrogen-fixing species, such as trees of the genus Inga, which add fertility to the soil and maintain the ecological diversity of the farm. This agroforestry approach combines coffee production with the conservation of a balanced, resilient environment.
Careful agronomic management and selective picking of the cherries allow the Gesha variety to develop its characteristic cup profile: floral fragrance, chocolate base and notes of yellow fruit, caramel and spicy nuances.
Veracruz, coffee origin
The Veracruz coffee region is one of the most important in Mexico and, together with Chiapas and Puebla, accounts for a significant share of national production. Cultivation takes place in the mountainous areas of the centre of the state, where municipalities such as Totutla, Coatepec, Huatusco, Tlaltetela and Ixhuatlán del Café stand out for their coffee-growing tradition and the growing production of specialty coffees.
In Veracruz, around 145,000 hectares of coffee are grown, mostly arabica, under agroforestry systems with diversified shade and on small-scale farms run by producer families. Crop and processing management is careful, combining traditional knowledge with quality-oriented practices.
In recent years, Veracruz has gained ground in the market for specialty coffees such as the Finca Trincheras Mexico coffee, thanks to experimentation with new varieties and post-harvest processes, consolidating itself as one of the most dynamic origins of Mexican coffee.
