Mexico Oaxaca San Sebastian Coatlan

We had a busy weekend: on Saturday little Caroline had two ballet recitals, and on Sunday we went to a San Francisco Giants game for Father’s Day, a week late. Both events were fun. Caroline loves to dance on stage, and she was glowing at the end of each performance. It’s fun to see your kids do the things that give them pleasure. And it’s fun as a parent to experience the things they love: I learn new things from my kids.

Spinning off stage during her dance

This is a magical place we live: only hours away from a major metropolitan destination, and while we’re in the mountains, we’re not far from the coast. It’s the best of all worlds, in my humble opinion. And I think most Nevada County residents would agree.

This week our coffee is from the far south of Mexico, in the mountains of Oaxaca. If it seems like I write weekly about a high grown coffee, that’s because coffee is better the higher it is grown. An increase in elevation has a direct correlation to the quality of the coffee. You get a smaller quantity of denser, harder beans, which leads to a better crop.

This Mexican comes from the Sierra Madre del Sur mountains, and you can read about the Oaxaca mountains in an article here. This is an area known for its biodiversity, and like much of Oaxaca it is a rugged region. The beans are grown on small farms, and come from a co-op located around the town of San Sebastian Coatlan. The local farmers work together to bring their beans to market.

We’ve roasted this Mexican light, and it has a sweet flavor of dark chocolate and spice in the cup. I was drinking some over ice earlier, and it makes a great cold brew option. However you like to drink it, it’s on sale this week, and you can try a cup on us with the code rugged terrain*. Welcome to July, and enjoy your Independence Day. And whether hot or cold, drink good coffee. Cheers!

*Code good for one free 12 ounce cup of Mexico Oaxaca San Sebastian Coatlan. Code expires on 7.7.16. Limit one free cup per customer please. Valid only at Carolines Coffee Roasters, 128 S. Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA. Code/Offer has no cash value.