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Specialty coffee · selectively hand-picked in Mexico

Sierra Madre Specialty Coffee Beans from Mexico

A Message from the Founder

I have been a coffee drinker for most of my life, and coffee has followed me almost everywhere I have travelled. What I did not expect was to come to Mexico and discover some of the most delicious coffee I had ever tasted.

The aroma, the richness and the smoothness of this coffee genuinely surprised me. It is one of those discoveries that changed what I now expect from a cup of coffee.

So I have a simple invitation: try one bag.

Brew it the way you normally make your coffee and taste it for yourself. I have a feeling that, like me, you may find yourself coming back for another.

Specialty coffee · Ripe cherries hand-picked · Traditionally fermented · Sun-dried · Roasted just beyond medium

$29.95 USD1.1 lb · 17.6 oz · approx. 499 g

Retail reference price. Availability and shipping vary by market.

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Product facts at a glance

The sale starts with what is different about the coffee itself.

OriginSierra Madre, Mexico.
CoffeeWhole-bean specialty coffee.
HarvestRipe coffee cherries selectively hand-picked.
ProcessTraditionally fermented and sun-dried.
RoastRoasted just beyond medium.
Net weight1.1 lb / 17.6 oz / approximately 499 g.

Selected at the cherry

Exceptional coffee begins before roasting. Instead of stripping an entire branch and collecting fruit at mixed stages of ripeness, ripe cherries are selectively hand-picked to create a more consistent starting point for fermentation and drying.

Ripe-cherry selectionHarvest focuses on fruit at the desired stage of ripeness.
More consistent starting pointReducing mixed-ripeness fruit supports more deliberate processing.
Specialty mindsetQuality decisions begin at harvest rather than being left entirely to the roast.

Traditionally fermented, sun-dried, then roasted

After harvest, the cherries are traditionally fermented and sun-dried. The beans are then roasted just beyond medium—developed enough to deepen sweetness, body and aroma without pushing the coffee into a heavy dark roast that can overpower origin character.

Traditionally fermentedFermentation helps shape flavor and aromatic character.
Sun-driedThe coffee is naturally dried after processing.
Just beyond mediumThe roast is designed for richness and body while retaining the coffee’s character.

Aromatic, rich and smooth

The intended cup is deeply aromatic, rich and smooth, with developed sweetness, balanced body and a lingering finish. Brew it the way you normally make coffee and judge the difference in the cup.

Whole beanGrind fresh for espresso, filter, French press or your preferred method.
Balanced roastDesigned to avoid the heavy roast character that can dominate darker coffees.
Founder invitationThe personal invitation in the hero is simple: try one bag and taste it for yourself.

Research & food science

Coffee science supports a simple point: post-harvest fermentation and roasting materially shape the chemistry and sensory profile of Arabica coffee. Studies have measured changes in acidity, aroma-active compounds, chlorogenic acids and overall sensory characteristics as processing conditions change. That is why harvest, fermentation, drying and roast are treated as part of the flavor story here.

Important context: These studies explain processing effects in Arabica coffee generally. They are not chemical analyses or cupping scores for this specific Sierra Madre lot, and they are not presented as evidence of medical benefit.

Peer-reviewed research:

Effect of fermentation on the physicochemical characteristics and sensory quality of Arabica coffee — 3 Biotech (2023).

Impact of roasting conditions on physicochemical, taste, volatile and odor-active compound profiles of Coffea arabica L. — Food Chemistry (2024).

Role of roasting conditions in the level of chlorogenic acid content in coffee beans: correlation with coffee acidity — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2009).

Frequently asked questions

Where are these Mexican specialty coffee beans grown?They are grown in Mexico’s Sierra Madre and selected around origin, harvest quality and flavor-focused processing.
Is this whole-bean coffee?Yes. The coffee is packed as whole beans so it can be ground for the brewing method you prefer.
How are the coffee cherries harvested?Ripe coffee cherries are selectively hand-picked rather than stripping an entire branch and collecting fruit at mixed stages of ripeness.
How is the coffee processed and roasted?After harvest, the cherries are traditionally fermented and sun-dried. The beans are roasted just beyond medium to develop sweetness, aroma and body without pushing into a heavy dark roast.

Price, sourcing and distribution

The current retail reference price is $29.95 USD for 1.1 lb / 17.6 oz (approximately 499 g). Availability, shipping and certifications can vary by market.

For wholesale quantities, sourcing information or current availability, contact Mexican Growers directly.

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