Rancho Zacatlami
Miguel Castelán
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In the mountains of Totutla, Veracruz, where the morning mist embraces the coffee trees and the forest canopy protects every single plant, lies Rancho Zacatlami. This is the place where our family learned that producing an exceptional coffee begins long before the harvest—it begins with a deep respect for the land.
My name is Miguel Castelán Valdés, and together with my family, we have dedicated the past twelve years to transforming our way of farming. We decided to leave the conventional model behind to embark on a more demanding path: that of specialty coffee. It has been a process of constant learning, of trial and error, of heavy investment, immense patience, and a profound conviction that Mexico can offer coffees capable of competing among the absolute best in the world.
This Geisha Honey lot represents that quest. Every single cherry was meticulously hand-picked only at its peak point of optimal ripeness. The entire process was executed with the utmost care to preserve the natural sweetness of the fruit, highlight its elegance, and allow the distinct character of our terroir to express itself with total clarity. Nothing was left to chance; every decision was made with a single objective: to reveal the highest potential of this coffee.
Yet, the true value of this lot does not lie solely in its variety or its process. It lies within the people who made it possible. Behind every cup, there is a family that believes in honest labor, dedicated collaborators who harvest with pride, and an estate where each new season represents an opportunity to keep improving.
Securing a place in the Cup of Excellence means that this relentless effort has been recognized by some of the most demanding cuppers in the world. For us, this award does not mark the end of a journey, but rather the beginning of a new chapter where we can share our story with those who deeply value origin, dedication, and excellence.
We hope that when you taste this coffee, you will discover far more than just its sensory attributes in the cup. We hope you will find the foggy landscape of Totutla, the absolute commitment of our family, and the dream we have built, harvest after harvest, at Rancho Zacatlami.
Thank you for becoming a part of our story.
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