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@media(max-width:700px){ .wtr-origin-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr} .wtr-shg{grid-template-columns:1fr} } @media(max-width:600px){ .wtr-hero{padding:20px} .wtr-notes{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} .wtr-varieties{grid-template-columns:1fr} .wtr-table{font-size:.78em} } Fork in the Road Coffee — Chiapas, Mexico — SHG EP Grade Mexico — Single Origin SHG EP grade Chiapas coffee with a creamy body, medium acidity, and vibrant notes of lemon, brown sugar, and dark chocolate. Like dessert crashed your morning consistently excellent in every brew from drip to pour-over to your "I need coffee now" moments. Medium Roast Chiapas, Mexico SHG EP Grade Fully Washed Specialty Grade Veteran Owned Note Lemon Note Brown Sugar Note Dark Chocolate Body Creamy Region Chiapas, Mexico Altitude 1,400 to 1,900 Meters Grade SHG EP Process Fully Washed Varieties Typica, Catimor, Bourbon Roast Medium Mexico's Most Celebrated Coffee Region Chiapas sits in the southernmost highlands of Mexico, sharing its border with Guatemala, one of the most respected coffee-growing countries in the world. The two regions share the same volcanic soil, high altitude, and growing conditions that have made Central American coffee the benchmark for clean, balanced specialty coffee for decades. At 1,400 to 1,900 meters, Chiapas coffee qualifies for the Strictly High Grown designation, the highest altitude classification in Mexican coffee grading. The cooler temperatures at this altitude slow cherry development, increase bean density, and concentrate the sugars and flavor compounds that produce the lemon, brown sugar, and dark chocolate profile you taste in the cup. SHG EP grade means every bean was grown at this altitude and hand-sorted to remove defects before export a premium standard that most commercial Mexican coffee never reaches. Like dessert crashed your morning That is not an exaggeration the lemon brightness, brown sugar sweetness, and dark chocolate depth combine in a way that genuinely feels indulgent for a morning coffee. It is not a subtle coffee, but it is not aggressive either. The creamy body keeps everything balanced and approachable. This is the single origin that most consistently surprises people who think they do not like single-origin coffee. SHG EP Grade — What It Means in Your Cup SHG — Strictly High Grown Altitude Quality Standard SHG means every bean was grown at 1,400 meters or above. High altitude slows the development of the coffee cherry, increasing bean density and concentrating the sugars and flavor compounds that produce superior cup quality. SHG is the highest altitude classification in Mexican coffee grading, a guarantee of growing conditions that produce measurably better beans. EP — European Preparation Sorting Quality Standard EP means the green coffee was hand-sorted to remove defects before export allowing a maximum of only 8 defects per 300 grams. This premium sorting standard ensures a cleaner, more consistent cup with fewer off-flavors caused by defective beans. Most commercial Mexican coffee is not EP-sorted. Ours is. The Three Arabica Varieties Typica One of the oldest and most respected Arabica varieties. Brings the clean, classic sweetness and creamy body that defines well-grown Mexican coffee at its best. Bourbon Known for natural sweetness and complex flavor. Contributes the brown sugar notes and rounded, satisfying body that makes this coffee so approachable cup after cup. Catimor Adds disease resistance and consistency. Contributes structure and ensures reliable, even extraction the backbone that makes this coffee perform well in every brew method. Why Chiapas shares a border with Guatemala for a reason The volcanic highlands that produce world-class Guatemalan coffee do not stop at the border. Chiapas sits in the same mountain system, the same volcanic soil, and the same altitude range as the best Guatemalan growing regions. The lemon brightness comes from the high altitude and Typica variety. The brown sugar sweetness comes from the Bourbon variety and the fully washed processing. The dark chocolate depth comes from the volcanic soil and medium roast development. Geography and craft working together. How to Brew Mexico Single Origin Mexico Single Origin performs beautifully across every brew method. It is one of the most versatile single origins we carry. Drip, pour-over, Keurig, French press all produce excellent cups with different expressions of the lemon, brown sugar, and dark chocolate character. Brew Method What You Get Our Tip Pour-Over Maximum clarity, lemon brightness, and chocolate depth in full expression Our top recommendation V60 or Chemex at 200°F, produces exceptional results Drip Balanced, consistent, and excellent for everyday brewing A quality drip machine at 200°F extracts the brown sugar sweetness beautifully French Press Fuller body, chocolate more prominent, lemon in the background Coarse grind, 4 minute steep, a rich, satisfying alternative to pour-over Cold Brew Smooth, naturally sweet, excellent low-acid cold brew 12 to 16 hours steep the brown sugar and dark chocolate notes are exceptional cold Single Serve Pod Convenient, consistent, and still genuinely good Order the Mexico Single Use Cups, no awkward fits or machine arguments required Want it in a single-serve pod? Same SHG EP Chiapas coffee, same lemon, brown sugar, and dark chocolate character, now available in a Keurig-compatible single-use cup. Order a box of the single serve cups. No awkward fits or machine arguments required. Take the guesswork out of your coffee. Frequently Asked Questions What does this coffee taste like? Bright, creamy, and slightly sweet with lemon, brown sugar, and dark chocolate notes — like dessert crashed your morning. The lemon brightness is a clean, pleasant lift rather than a sharp acidity. The brown sugar sweetness is genuine and satisfying. The dark chocolate depth grounds everything in richness. One of our most crowd-pleasing single origins and one of our best-sellers for consistently good reason. Can I brew it in a single-serve pod machine? Yes — order a box of the Mexico Single Use Cups. No awkward fits or machine arguments required. Take the guesswork out of your coffee. Same SHG EP Chiapas beans, same lemon, brown sugar, and dark chocolate character in a Keurig-compatible format that works in most single-serve machines. How strong is this coffee? Medium roast with medium acidity enough to wake you up without staging a caffeine coup. Mexico Single Origin is not a mild or subtle coffee; the flavor is vivid and present, but it is balanced and approachable. The creamy body keeps the lemon brightness from feeling aggressive, and the dark chocolate depth makes it feel substantial without being heavy. What is SHG EP grade? SHG stands for Strictly High Grown, grown at 1,400 meters or above, where cooler temperatures slow bean development and concentrate flavor compounds. EP stands for European Preparation, hand-sorted to remove defects, allowing a maximum of 8 defects per 300 grams. Together, SHG EP is one of the highest quality designations in Mexican coffee and a guarantee that every bean in the bag meets a measurable quality standard from altitude to export. Should I buy whole bean or pre-ground? Whole bean ground fresh immediately before brewing always produces the best cup. The lemon brightness and brown sugar sweetness are at their most vivid in freshly ground coffee. If you do not have a grinder, order pre-ground at your preferred grind size drip, pour-over, or French press, and we will grind it fresh to order at the correct size. Or order the single use cups for maximum convenience with zero grinding required. How does Mexico compare to Colombia single origin? Both are approachable, crowd-pleasing single origins with a similar medium roast profile, but the flavor profiles are noticeably different. Colombia is more caramel-forward with a rounded, classic sweetness and mild acidity. Mexico has a brighter lemon note, a creamier body, and the distinctive brown sugar plus dark chocolate combination that makes it feel slightly more indulgent. If you love Colombian single-origin coffee, Mexico is an excellent next exploration. 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