Mexico Dolores Vazquez

Description

From a young age, Dolores was immersed in the world of coffee production, learning directly from her parents, both dedicated coffee growers. After her father’s passing, Dolores continued his legacy, applying his teachings to run the family farm with integrity, resilience, and a commitment to excellence. For her, producing high-quality coffee goes far beyond just growing beans —it involves careful attention to every stage, from farming and harvest to meticulous post-harvest processes.
Dolores has protocols and parameters in place to ensure that the coffee cherries being picked are at optimal maturity. Once the cherries are picked, they are floated in water to remove the lower-density cherries, and then they are hand sorted. The cherries are then de-pulped on her farm, fermented in tanks, and washed before they are finally dried on raised beds mostly in the shade. By slowly drying on raised beds, the coffee benefits from having continuous, delicate airflow. By mostly avoiding direct sunlight, the coffee is protected from being damaged by excessively hot temperatures. This dedicated approach guarantees a high-quality coffee that tells the story of its careful journey from farm to cup.