In search of the origin of the perfect morning coffee in Mexico

Coffee is one of the most popular and consumed beverages worldwide. According to the International Coffee Organization, people drink around 2,250 million cups of coffee worldwide every day. In the case of Mexico, this beverage is part of the daily life of Mexicans since they start their morning with a cup of coffee to wake up and be active during the day. 

Mexico has a rich geological and climatic diversity, which is perfect for the cultivation of coffee. Among the states, Chiapas, Veracruz, and Oaxaca produce 80% of the total coffee in the country. The coffee here is much more fascinating and complex than many imagine.

But, drinking a cup of coffee goes beyond tasting its flavors and aromas. This beverage brings traditions and history that began in the coffee farms and ends in a cup of coffee. Rutopia creates coffee-centered travel itineraries that include visits to coffee farms, talks with local producers, and coffee tastings.

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Interesting facts about coffee in Mexico

In the world of coffee, there are few producing countries as surprising as Mexico. Its cultivation dates back to 1790. However, after the Mexican Revolution, the government encouraged its production. Its popularity grew with the expansion of coffee shops, of which “Café Manrique” was the first in Mexico City’s historic center.

Regarding the types of coffee, Mexico produces the Arabica and Robusta varieties. According to SAGARPA data, Arabica has 94.5% of the production in the country and 5.5% of Robusta, used for soluble coffees. Academics Patricia Moguel and Victor Toledo emphasize that coffee is grown under shade in Mexico, with minimal impact on ecosystems and minimal or no use of agrochemicals. In addition to coffee, these crops produce vanilla, quelites, and ecosystem services.

Traditionally, Mexicans drink coffee in different ways. For example, it can be with cinnamon or with liquor. Of which we recommend: Café de Olla, Carajillo and Cortado. In summary, the climate, the local crops, and the mixture of cultures make coffee distinctive in Mexico.

Meet the local producers of coffee in Mexico

The cup of coffee nd its production seem to live in two different worlds, but they don’t have to. According to the CEDRSSA, in Mexico, the coffee industry generates 500,000 jobs in 14 states and is the livelihood of more than 500,000 families, of which almost 85% are people from 30 indigenous peoples. In the country, small producers mostly carried out coffee production, preserving traditional coffee knowledge.

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A trip around coffee

Suppose you travel to Mexico and you like coffee. In that case, you can’t miss the opportunity to visit a coffee farm to learn the secrets and traditions behind the elaboration of this beverage. Rutopia proposes three experiences that go from the cultivation of the coffee in the farms to the cup. A journey surrounded by coffee plantations and vegetation.

Coffee tours to explore in Mexico 

Barmor Coffee

Discover the Barmor coffee farm in San Andres de Los Gamma in the municipality of Temascaltepec. This family project started as a rescue project of abandoned coffee farms. Tourists can observe the coffee process, from harvesting to packaging. At the end of the tour, you can taste products such as coffee cream and liqueur, chocolates filled with coffee, and chocolates with coffee. The latest is only a brief description of the activities of this route. Request more information here.

El Triunfo

El Triunfo is for those travelers who want to live an adventure surrounded by a coffee landscape. To get to this place is necessary to enter the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, home to animals such as the jaguar quetzal, among other endemic and endangered species. Here you can drink coffee surrounded by the cloud forest, declared a biosphere reserve. 

In the mountains of El Triunfo, Guty and his family welcome travelers to their organic coffee production. On this adventure, you will learn where coffee is born and how it impacts the lives of the communities. Visit Rutopia to begin designing your coffee journey.

Tziscao

What could be better than starting the day with a cup of coffee and a fantastic view? The latest is possible in Tziscao, an obligatory stop on a tour of the Montebello Lakes in Chiapas. Due to its climatic conditions and altitude, this area is home to some of the best coffee in Mexico.

Local hosts guide the tours through the trails while sharing their knowledge with visitors. In addition, you can do activities such as bird watching, sailing the lakes, fishing, kayaking, visiting orchidariums and cenotes. If you want to enjoy a cup of coffee after a walk through turquoise lakes, what better way than with Rutopia.

Visiting the coffee-growing regions of Mexico allows you to get to know the local culture and understand how coffee affects the communities. Suppose you want to learn something during your trip while enjoying a good coffee, book here. We would love to plan experiences around coffee. 

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