Origin: Mexico

Region: Veracruz

Farm: Ixhuatlan Centre

Producer: Santuario Project

Altitude: 1650 masl

Process: Natural

Varietal: Red Bourbon

Ixhuatlan del cafe is the processing centre of the Santuario Project Mexico. It is a fully integrated facility, with wet and dry mills, greenhouses and drying areas, coffee garden, laboratory and a warehouse all dedicated to achieving quality excellence. The Ixhuatlan centre works with small producers from Veracruz to produce and isolate only the most exceptional lots, which are then processed under the watchful eye of the expert processing managers of the Santuario project.

To achieve consistently high quality, the focus begins on the farms. Brix measurements, selective picking, meticulous cleaning and cherry sorting are all factors that are closely considered before cherries are delivered to the centre. Cherries are picked at varying stages of ripeness depending on the processing method they are undergoing in order to control and maximise the final quality of the coffee.

Grown in the mountains of Veracruz, this Red Bourbon is a bold yet refined take on Mexican coffee. The natural process brings out a rich, full-bodied character, while the high-altitude climate adds depth and vibrancy. Carefully cultivated by the Santuario Project, it’s a smooth, complex brew that lingers long after the last sip.