Mexicana

Mexicana is a medium/light roast, washed process, single-origin coffee grown by smallholder farmers in Motozintla, Sierra Madre de Chiapas, Mexico. Mellow and sweet, it carries notes of milk chocolate, roasted almond, raisin, and a hint of citrus over a medium body. The organic farming traditions of Chiapas give the cup its clean, well-rounded character.

At a glance

• Origin: Mexico
• Region: Motozintla, Sierra Madre de Chiapas
• Farm: Various smallholders
• Variety: Typica, Bourbon
• Process: Washed
• Altitude: 1,200 to 1,750 meters above sea level
• Roast level: Medium/light
• Tasting notes: Milk chocolate, roasted almond, raisin, citrus
• Single origin: Yes
• Decaf: No
• Sizes: 12oz, 2lb, 5lb
• Vendor: Dandy Lion Coffee

Best for

• Everyday morning coffee
• Black coffee drinkers and those who add a touch of cream
• Pour-over and drip brewing
• Fans of smooth, mellow medium roasts
• Office coffee and shared pots
• Gift for coffee lovers who like sweet, nutty cups

How to brew

Brew as a pour-over or drip at a 1:16 ratio to highlight the milk chocolate and almond sweetness. The gentle acidity and medium body make it just as good black as it is with a splash of cream.

Flavor profile

Smooth and approachable, Mexicana leads with milk chocolate and roasted almond, layered with raisin sweetness and a bright citrus finish. The washed process keeps it clean and balanced, evoking golden brown s'mores around a northwoods fire.

About Dandy Lion Coffee

Dandy Lion Coffee is a small batch roaster that partners with the resilient smallholder farmers of Chiapas, Mexico, sourcing organically grown Arabica to craft origin-driven roasts like Mexicana and Black Tie.

Made by Dandy Lion Coffee, based in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

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