San Sebastián - Mexico

Chocolate, Honeysuckle, Hard Candy.

• Country: Mexico
• Town: San Sebastián Coatlán
• Region: Oaxaca, Mexico
• Farmers: Small family farms around San Sebastián Coatlán
• Varieties: Bourbon, Caturra, Typica Pluma
• Process: Fully washed
• Drying: Sun-dried on patios and raised beds
• Altitude: 900–1,300 metres above sea level

San Sebastián: Washed Coffee from Oaxaca, Mexico

San Sebastián comes from small family-owned farms surrounding San Sebastián Coatlán in Oaxaca’s historic Zona Pluma. Set within the Sierra Madre del Sur, producers cultivate coffee alongside bananas, corn, beans, and fruit trees. Bourbon, Caturra, and the region’s distinctive Typica Pluma varieties combine with careful farm management and traditional processing to create a sweet, balanced expression of Oaxacan coffee.

About San Sebastián

Grown between 900 and 1,300 metres above sea level, these small farms are scattered throughout the lush mountains surrounding San Sebastián Coatlán. The Zona Pluma landscape rises from Oaxaca’s Pacific coast into forested mountains, where coffee has been cultivated by farming families for generations. Clay-rich soils, diverse shade crops, and the region’s distinctive growing conditions contribute to the character of this coffee.

The lot is sourced through Terra Coffeas Mexico and export partner Galguera Gomez. Their collaborative approach provides producers with post-harvest support, cupping expertise, quality control, traceability, and access to transparent pricing while allowing individual farmers to maintain responsibility for their farms and processing.

Careful Harvesting & Washed Processing

During harvest, producers selectively pick cherries at optimal ripeness before hand sorting and floating them to remove damaged or underdeveloped fruit. The cherries are then depulped and undergo a two-stage fermentation: 24 hours of dry fermentation followed by another 24 hours submerged in water.

After fermentation, the parchment is fully washed and slowly dried on patios or raised beds to approximately 11% moisture. The dried coffee is then transported to Galguera Gomez for cupping, final selection, and export preparation, helping maintain quality and traceability throughout the process.

Flavour Profile

San Sebastián offers a sweet and balanced cup with notes of chocolate, honeysuckle, and hard candy. Chocolate provides a comforting foundation, while delicate floral character and candy-like sweetness bring brightness and complexity to the cup.

Why Choose San Sebastián Coffee?

• Sweet & Balanced: Chocolate richness complemented by florals and hard-candy sweetness.
• Distinctive Varieties: Bourbon, Caturra, and Typica Pluma showcase the character of Oaxaca’s Zona Pluma.
• Collaborative Sourcing: A traceable supply chain supports quality control and stronger relationships with small family farms.

Experience San Sebastián

Order San Sebastián today and discover a beautifully balanced expression of Oaxaca’s historic coffee-growing traditions. Sweet, floral, and approachable, this coffee reflects the distinctive landscape and careful work of producers throughout San Sebastián Coatlán.

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