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México San Cristóbal
México San Cristóbal
México San Cristóbal
México San Cristóbal
México San Cristóbal
México San Cristóbal

México San Cristóbal

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

This washed coffee from Chiapas is clean and balanced, with notes of baked apple, caramel, and toasted pecan.

This month’s selection is another fan favorite from years past, and one that made us shift our attention to focus on the excellent coffees being produced in southern Mexico. We had never before sourced a single-origin Mexican coffee as a featured microlot before we tried a lot of washed coffee from the township of San Cristobal de las Casas two years ago. Since then, we’ve been sourcing washed coffees from Chiapas and Puebla, primarily using them for blend components when we’re looking to add a balanced chocolatey, nougaty flavor to the mix. Situated in the tropical highlands of the Sierra Madre del Sur mountain range, this small township is often referred to by the locals as “Pueblo Magico” or Magic Town. San Cristobal is renowned not only for its world class coffee, but also for its Spanish colonial era architecture, with many of the homes and storefronts of the town being painted with bright, vibrant colors. This lot of coffee is produced by a community of smallholder farmers that are, for the most part, from the indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal cultures who continue to speak their traditional Mayan language. The coffees grown in San Cristobal de las Casas are most commonly grown as a cash crop alongside family garden plots, a practice that is very common in the rural coffee country of Chiapas. The region benefits not only from the high mountain altitudes, but also the coastal weather patterns that continually replenish the area with the perfect balance of rainfall and humidity. Such conditions are perfect for the cultivation of specialty arabica coffee, and the quality shines through the cup. The clarity, balance and complexity of this coffee made it impossible for us to pass up, and it’s one we know our community will enjoy! 


Why we chose this coffee: Aside from being an excellent washed coffee, sourcing from smallholder farmers who come together to form a larger cooperative is something we have always believed in. Not only do these cooperatives provide essential infrastructure, education, and community resilience, they also serve as a way to organize the coffee farmers into a union with a common cause: to provide resources for their members and to advocate for fair, equitable prices in the global specialty market. The various cultivars, environmental conditions and microclimates of each family farm impart their own unique qualities to the overall flavor profile, and when processed together at the mill and sorted for consistency, these coffees coalesce to craft a blend profile that is better than the sum of its parts.


Terroir Information – Single Origin

Producer

Smallholders of San Cristobal

Cultivar(s)

Caturra, Typica, Marsellesa

Process

Washed

Altitude

 1100 - 1350 masl

Roast Degree: Light
Flavor Notes: 

 Baked Apple, Caramel, Toasted Pecan

Importer:

Covoya Coffee Imports


Pairs well with

  • 5 stars: 36 (82%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 3 (7%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 1 (2%)
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Ed Binns

We have always enjoyed Tanzania Peaberry and used it at our Coffee Shop for years before we retired. It was a pleasant surprise to see you started to have it available. We found Topeka Roasters through our grandson who lives in Oklahoma and have been using your coffees ever since.

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J.P.

As a rule, I don't drink black coffee. This is a pleasant exception. It's smooth and sweet, and delicious hot or iced.

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Jim

I like the coffee however I'm having just a bit of an issue dialing it in. Might be time for a new grinder. That said it is a 5 star cup with lots of fruit flavor and a nice balanced finish.

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Joyce Sparks

I gave this 3 stars because of Topecas excellent service and fast shipping. Their coffee is always fresh. I buy my coffee exclusively from Topeca. My favorite coffees are the peaberry … especially Tanzania. I do venture out from time to time when Peaberry is out of stock or something new and interesting is offered. The story of this coffee brand was intriguing and the description of the coffee itself sounded like something I’d enjoy. I do not like coffee with chocolate notes. Chocolate was not mentioned in the description but it definitely has chocolate notes. I’ve tried it twice. I can’t drink more than a few sips. The Costa Rica Las Lajas Honey is not for me. If you like coffee with chocolate notes you might enjoy this … I do not.

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Brandy

We enjoyed the Mexico San Cristobal very much!

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Jerry

This coffee is exceptional! I thoroughly enjoy the somewhat delicate and yet distinct flavors throughout the entire cup. A real winner in my opinion.

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Anonymous

This is another great tasting coffee , really enjoying it !

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Matthew Kitchens

Always top notch from Topeca

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Anonymous

This was a wonderful coffee. I use it for a 16:1 pour over with a touch of monk fruit: stevia sweetener to bring out the golden raisin, orange peel caramel tastes. I drink 500 to 600 grams each morning while writing and it works out great. I can tell that it is masterfully selected and roasted for a flavorful light roast. The scent from the fresh coffee beans when I open the topeca coffee bag is delicious. I won't have any problem using the 2 lbs up over this month and eagerly look forward to seeing what next month's selection of roaster's choice will be.

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Jose Marroquin

This coffee makes a great cup of coffee to get my day going. It is very aromatic, with a smooth taste. Love it!

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Lydia Morris

Very tasty

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Anonymous

Love the rich flavor.

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Jim

African naturals are my go-to and if this one is available, I will go there every time. It gives a great fruit forward pour over experience that just can't be beat.

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Shinya Asami

I loved it a lot! One of my all time favorite coffees is Kilimanjaro of Tanzania from Edel Weiss Estate, and this tasted very similar t that.

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Cory Sprague

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Perfect Weekend Cup on the Moccamaster

Topeca’s Tanzania Peaberry has become my go‑to for slow weekend mornings. Brewed on my Technivorm Moccamaster, it comes through with this easy, bright character that wakes you up gently instead of jolting you. There’s a light fruitiness in the cup, nothing flashy, just enough to make each sip feel a little more interesting.

What I love is how unhurried it feels. The Moccamaster brings out a clean, smooth finish that pairs perfectly with a quiet morning—no bitterness, no fuss, just a balanced cup that lets you settle into the day at your own pace.

If your ideal weekend coffee is something flavorful, steady, and quietly enjoyable, this one earns its five stars.

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Christian Boone

The chocolate notes were unexpected for such a light roast. It is delicious!

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Jim Church

Very good. Not surprised

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Jay

In one word awesome!

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Jim

Puzzle? I started this one with a pore at our normal 210f where it had a punch we didn't really care for. That said using a smaller pore (30g vs 40g) at 195f brought this into an enjoyable cup.

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JJ

It was great! I'd recommend this to a picky coffee drinker

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Kate Loftin

This Uganda natural is so bright and flavorful but still comforting to wake up to. 10/10

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Drew Saavedra

Fantastic. Really great stuff

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Anonymous

This is the only coffee I drink. If I’m not able to have it, I’d rather go without it.while I gravitate to the lighter roasts, I find them to be full of flavor.

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LeAnn Smiley

delicious

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Micheal Stevens

This is a lovely easy drinker. I'd call this closer to medium on the roast level (and darker than my normal). It is balanced, lightly sweet, no bitterness, with low acidity.

Brew Method: 90°C with Hario Switch at 1:18 ratio using distilled water with TWW medium profile. Ground on 1zpresso K Ultra at setting 8.6. 30s bloom, then single pour with Hario drip assist. Total brew time 2:45.

I tend to prefer a tea like brew with less body. The above method gave that, so factor that in when you decide on your method.

Tasting notes: cacao and pecan (more general nuttiness) forward, no fruit, pipe tobacco hints in the finish with some baking spice.

I'll buy this again.

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Marc Ferguson

If we run out of Topeca Roasters choice and have to buy something from the grocery store, it’s just not good. We love every Roasters Choice selection and have been subscribed for over two years. Thanks Topeca!

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Kimberly Gresham

It's darker then most of the other Topeca roasts. It almost smells like flavored coffee, which is not something that I personally enjoy.

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Charles Smith

Smooth. Not as full bodied as Kenya AA. Low acidity. Overall a well balanced bean! A keeper!

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Anonymous

No great way to make changes online. Same flavor several weeks in a row. no way to really keep track. Love the convenience of recently roasted bags to our door though.

Glad your're enjoying the fresh beans! Just a head's up, our Roaster's Choice selection changes on a monthly basis, so if you subscribe weekly, you will receive the same selection until it changes the following month. You should be able to make changes to your subscription at anytime though the Manage My Subscription page, if you are having any trouble with this, please reach out to us at support@topecacoffee.com and we'd be happy to help. -Cheers!

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Charles Smith

Smooth, rich full bodied. One of best beans in the world! Please keep in stock if you can.

Frequently Asked Questions

ALL orders, regardless of shipping method chosen, typically takes 1-2 business days from the date of order for us to roast, package, and ship.

We ship to the entire United States via the US Postal Service and UPS. Transit times typically take 1-5 days depending on how far away you are from Tulsa, OK. Once your order is in the hands of of the postal carrier, we do not have any control over how quickly the package is delivered.

We are roasting coffee daily, Monday-Friday. We aim to fulfill online orders with coffees between 1-7 days off roast, so that when it is delivered to you it's had time to degas and is ready for brewing.

Coffee is best brewed after it has had time to degas (at least 5-7 days off roast). Coffee's aroma will be at its peak intensity and freshness within the first month after roasting. So, if you are planning on signing up for a subscription, it's best to order for a month's supply at a maximum if you are looking to get the absolute best out of your beans.

No, these are natural flavors found in the coffee. Coffee is the seed of Coffee Fruit. Like any other fruit in the world there are 1000s of botanical varieties. Different varieties will have different flavor characteristics, a lot like wine.

Other things that impact a coffee’s flavor include where the coffee is grown, how the fruit is processed, how the seed is dried, how well the coffee is sorted, how the coffee is roasted, and lastly how you brew it.