| Producer | Unión Majomut |
| Varietal | Caturra, Mundo Novo, Typica, Bourbon |
| Process | Organic Washed |
| Origin | Los Altos de Chiapas, Chiapas, Mexico |
| Altitude | 1,200–1,800 MASL |
| Farm | Tzeltal & Tzotzil Indigenous Producing Communities |
This coffee has been specifically selected for Stroud and the people of Stroud who support all the amazing local independent businesses of Stroud.
The colours are drawn from the Stroud coat of arms. The green is for the water that drew all the weavers to the area and the red represents the Stroud scarlet that Stroud became famous for and the red cloths which were left to dry on the hills.
This delicious lot comes from the highlands of Chiapas, where coffee is grown by Tzeltal and Tzotzil families who have kept their languages, cultures and farming traditions alive for generations. Every producer involved in this coffee speaks one of these Indigenous languages, and their knowledge of the land shapes the character of the cup.
The coffee is produced through Unión Majomut, a non-profit bringing together around 610 smallholder families from 35 communities. Their work goes well beyond farming. They support housing, food security, women’s economic participation and a community microbank that strengthens a local, solidarity-driven economy.
Farming in Los Altos has a very particular feel. Traditional methods- like growing coffee under a natural canopy of trees and fruit plants - create a healthy, balanced ecosystem. These practices help the plants resist disease, support local biodiversity and keep the landscapes productive and resilient. Coffee is also grown alongside the milpa system, where maize, beans, squash and other vegetables are cultivated together to maintain soil health and family food supplies.
These communities face real challenges: water scarcity, difficult roads, limited market access, migration pressures and plant disease- especially rust since 2012. Loss of forest cover has made water supply increasingly fragile, and migration for work often leaves women running both the home and the farm.
Ensambles began working in Los Altos in 2022, drawn by the region’s impressive altitudes and its heritage varieties like Typica and Bourbon, known for bringing depth and complexity to the cup. Their team stays present throughout the year, offering training in sustainable farming, harvest techniques and environmentally responsible methods.
During the harvest, coffees are cupped in Oaxaca and Coatepec to give producers clear scores and stronger negotiating power. Personalised feedback helps growers improve quality year after year. Collection points are also set up closer to the farms, reducing travel and making it easier for growers to deliver their cherries.
This coffee represents the strength of these highland communities- organically grown, traditional and rooted in Indigenous stewardship of the land. A thoughtful cup from farmers who work with care, resilience and deep connection to their environment.