Paricutín

This coffee is grown in the of municipality of Tancítaro, in the state of Michoacán. This Paricutín lot is named after Mexico’s youngest volcano, located about 35 km from the La Paja farm, where this natural coffee is grown. It’s the result of the hard work of a family of about ten producers who, over three generations, have kept alive the tradition of coffee growing in this rich volcanic region. La Paja farm covers about 35 hectares. Besides coffee, the family also grows avocados, corn, and other foods, and raises a few animals. Out of the total land, three hectares are used just for coffee.

The Paricutín coffee grows in a natural, garden-like setting, shaded by pine, oak, and tepehuaje trees, which are native to Mexico. Among the coffee plants, the farmers are also planting orange and mandarin trees.

Tancítaro is known as the world’s avocado capital, but many farms there use lots of chemicals. La Paja has chosen a different way - producing in a more eco-friendly and responsible way.

The farmers use organic methods like worm and other types of compost, and natural fertilizers. Little by little, they’re reducing the use of chemicals. Their avocados are already certified organic, and now they’re working to earn the same certification for their coffee. We sourced this coffee through Ensambles who work with small-coffee growing communities in Mexico, providing better opportunites for producers through development and long-term relationships.