Januarys Coffee of the Month Origin: Chiapas, Southern Mexico Body: Medium-bodied Roast: Light Roast (1) Summary of taste: Soft fruit drizzled with cream & honey Whittard recommends: Using a filter or cafetire & enjoying black or with milk according to taste When to drink: Throughout the day Mexico introduced chocolate, corn, & chilies to the world
- & since the 18th century theyve been pioneers in the world of coffee too. Down in the countrys southernmost state of Chiapas, the Sierra Madre de Chiapas Mountains provide the ideal altitude, volcanic soil & lush vegetation for forming a highly distinctive coffee. Comparable to those produced in neighbouring Guatemala, Chiapas beans are characterised by a fresh fruity flavour & notes of nuttiness. This particular coffee has a sharp acidity, softened by a brown sugar sweetness & subtle notes of milk chocolate, intensifying as the cup cools. Medium-bodied & mild, youll find this a complex but easy-drinking brew, lovely for after-lunch lounging or for curing that mid-morning malaise...