Mexico Sochiapam

Fresh harvest Oaxaca has arrived! We have a secret agent at Red Fox Coffee Merchants that sets aside the finest scoring lots for Kuma, this is one of the top Oaxacan harvest this year. We have been really excited about Mexican coffees the last few years, they just keep getting better and better. 

Sochiapam is heavily wooded and has a lot of wildlife. It shelters a protected natural reserve in which all kinds of commercial activity such as logging, agriculture, hunting, fishing, and beyond are prohibited. Sochiapam’s producers are vigilant in ensuring that this preserve is kept intact.

The producers here typically have at least 1 mule to transport their coffee and other produce such as corn or beans. Most farms are small at 1 to 2 hectares, but we also find some that are a little bigger, up to 5 hectares. The producers in Sochiapam speak Chinanteco and Spanish.

A distinct characteristic that differentiates them from other communities is that Sochiapam is home to producers of all ages. The reason that outward migration in this area is not as heavy as in many surrounding areas is that Sochiapam has solid infrastructure, hospitals, schools, stores, and other things needed for modern life. This makes it possible for young people to find almost everything they need in Sochiapam; they don’t have to migrate to other cities or countries in search of opportunities or basic services. 

Notes:                  Purple Grape, Almond, Hot Chocolate

Region:                Oaxaca

Varietal:               Pluma and Typica

Elevation:            1700-1900 Masl  

Farmer:                Smallholder Producers

Process:              Washed

Harvest:               February 2026

Roast Level:        Medium Light

MSRP:                  $26