El Rio – 2nd place Mexico Cup of Excellence – Competition Series

About This Coffee

This green, unroasted coffee is from Finca El Rio in Mexico, which earned 2nd place in the 2025 Cup of Excellence Experimental category with a score of 89.39. The farm, managed by Gema Magali Posadas Manzano, utilizes sustainable practices and innovative fermentation techniques, including controlled anaerobic fermentation and microbial inoculation. The plantation features the Marsellesa, Typica, and Garnica varieties. The farm is committed to environmental conservation and biodiversity, maintaining shade trees such as peach, orange, and banana alongside the coffee crops.

Origin

Mexico

Flavor Notes

Roast Level

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Processing

Anaerobic Fermentation

Typology

Arabica

Marsellesa, Typica, Garnica

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