In the La Concordia district of Chiapas, the small community of Nuevo Paraíso stands out not just for its quality coffee, but for its story. Unlike surrounding areas, most of Nuevo Paraíso’s coffee producers are women, many of whom have taken leadership of their farms following a high increase in male migration out of the region in search of work. What began as a difficult adjustment has turned into a remarkable display of resilience and excellence in coffee production.

Farms in Nuevo Paraíso typically range from 1–2 hectares and are located directly next to producers' homes, where the processing and drying stations are often housed. The region's high-elevation, and somewhat flat terrain allows for relatively easy transport, with producers using personal vehicles, shared trucks, or coordinated pickups with local collection centers.

At altitudes between 1400–1600 meters, producers grow Bourbon, Marsellesa, and Costa Rica varieties under shade-providing, nitrogen-fixing ice cream bean trees. The coffee is fully washed, fermented for around 40 hours in concrete tanks, and dried over 12–15 days on patios and raised beds, depending on weather conditions.

We taste: walnut, chocolate malt, red apple

Country: Mexico
Zone: Chiapas
Region: Nuevo Paraiso
Community:
Variety: SL-28
Process: Washed
Elevation: 1,400 - 1,600 Meters Above Sea Level (MASL)