In the Grinder - Our Daily Coffee Weblog

New crop FTO El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve Mexican is here (ID 2122) with more on the way. The reserve, found in a cloud forest in the Sierra Madre Mountains in Chiapas, Mexico is home to a variety of endangered species, both animal and plant, and is also where the largest watershed in Mexico is located. 10 of the 18 types of vegetation that grow in Chiapas are found within the bounds of the biosphere reserve along with 791 known plant species. The reserve also hosts 22 percent of all species in existence in Mexico.

We purchase this coffee from the CESMACH coop where Amanda will be on the ground volunteering with Grounds for Health this summer. As mentioned in a previous blog, CESMACH is dedicated to bettering the quality of life for all of its members in addition to the conserving and enhancing the rich and rare ecosystem in biosphere reserve (and all other areas where they work) where some of the coop members are located. CESMACH works closely with Heifer International to provide livestock to their coop members and also strives for the early detection and treatment of cervical cancer among women in the region by collaborating with Grounds for Health. CESMACH also takes advantage of ongoing opportunities to work with various federally funded projects that improve basic living conditions for inhabitants all over the region.

Feliz Cumpleaños to El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve! Join us in celebrating by supporting the hard work done by these producers, enjoying their coffee, and sharing their story with your coffee drinkers.