Mexico Dragon

Mexico Dragon Anaerobic Natural is grown in Villacorzo, Chiapas. Flavor notes of dark roasted cacao, roasted almonds, and salted caramel with a wine-like mouthfeel, and silky body are prevalent throughout the cup.

An interesting microclimate occurs here, where the edges of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas Mountain range and the Central Depression meet. The land lies in the rain shadow of the mountains, creating a seasonally dry climate with lower levels of humidity than the surrounding highland and lowland areas. Most of the rainfall occurs in the summer, dramatically changing the appearance of these low-canopied tropical deciduous dry forests. The Bourbon and Caturra trees that produce this lot are grown here.

Mr. Victor Ruiz, a second-generation coffee producer, has been developing and refining this Anaerobic Natural for the past three years. Initially experimenting with only one quintal, he has grown the project to three hectares, totaling 50 bags. This coffee is handpicked when the cherry is almost purple. The cherry is sorted carefully by hand and subsequently processed using natural anaerobic fermentation. (Anaerobic fermentation is simply fermentation that occurs in an oxygen-free environment. The cherry is sealed in barrels void of oxygen for ten days. This creates a pressurized environment for the naturally occurring yeasts to metabolize the fruit, which imparts unique winey and fruity flavors and a full and silky body to the coffee seeds within the fruit.) When the fermentation is complete, the coffee is then dried on patios or raised beds until it reaches a uniform 12% humidity.

Every bag begins with a fresh roast, never warehouse stock. We roast coffee in small batches and ship it shortly after, sealing in the vibrant aroma and flavor so it reaches you at its peak. From roast to doorstep, we make sure your coffee’s journey is as short and as fresh as possible.

We aim to process orders within 1–2 business days, though in some cases it may take up to 3–5 business days.

Most orders are then shipped via USPS Priority Mail or USPS First Class/Ground (Local Zones), with an estimated transit time of 1–3 business days from the shipment date. Other carriers may be used at our discretion.

Once your order ships, you’ll receive a tracking number to follow your package every step of the way.

Exceptions may include:

• Peak seasons (such as holidays)
• Special release coffees with limited roast schedules