Mexico - Sakubel - Washed

What to Expect

This washed Mexican from Los Altos de Chiapas sits somewhere between classic chocolate-forward Central American character and something brighter. The lime marmalade note signals a citric edge you don't always get from Mexico, while the dried fig and caramelised sugar ground it in familiar sweetness.

The Cup

The body is medium and round, with a silky mouthfeel that carries the sweetness well. Acidity is moderate and citric, more pronounced than you'd expect from a typical Mexican coffee but not aggressive. The washed process keeps everything clean and origin-forward, letting the altitude range (1000–2000 MASL) show through with good clarity. There's no funk here, just straightforward, approachable flavour with a touch more brightness than the usual chocolate-nut profile.

Who This Is For

This suits drinkers who want something familiar but not boring, with enough acidity to keep it interesting without veering into tart territory. If you're after a heavy, low-acid cup or something intensely fruity, this won't deliver either extreme.

Best for: Filter drinkers who like balanced, sweet coffees with a citric lift.

How to Brew This Coffee

A V60 will highlight the lime marmalade brightness and give you the cleanest expression of the washed process. Filter methods work well if you want a slightly rounder, more forgiving cup that emphasises the caramelised sugar sweetness. An Aeropress offers flexibility, letting you dial in body or clarity depending on your recipe.

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Mexico - Sakubel - Washed

Description from Roaster

Sakubel is a washed Mexican coffee from the highlands of Chiapas, produced by Indigenous Tseltal farming communities using traditional shade grown farming methods passed down through generations. In the cup, expect notes of dried fig, caramelised sugar, and lime marmalade, wit...

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Description from Roaster

Sakubel is a washed Mexican coffee from the highlands of Chiapas, produced by Indigenous Tseltal farming communities using traditional shade grown farming methods passed down through generations.

In the cup, expect notes of dried fig, caramelised sugar, and lime marmalade, with a rounded sweetness and a gentle citrus finish. It’s an approachable, well balanced coffee with plenty of character. It works well as both espresso or filter.

Carefully hand picked and slow dried in the cool mountain air of Los Altos de Chiapas, Sakubel is part of a newer wave of traceable Mexican specialty coffee that focuses on quality, community, and expressing the unique growing conditions of the region.

Details

• Free UK Tracked 48 delivery on orders over £30. Please see our FAQs for more information.
• Order before 10:00am Mon-Fri for same day dispatch
• We don't ship coffee more than 7 days from roast date

Our Coffee
We source speciality grade coffee that is fully traceable and ethically sourced, working with producers and importers who share our values. Read more about our ethics.

Storage
All our coffee beans are roasted fresh and are best consumed within within 6 weeks of roast date. Reseal the bag after opening and store at ambient temperature away from direct sunlight. 

Giving back
As a Certified B Corporation, we support charities and organisations that share our values, allowing both you and us to create a positive social and environmental impact with every purchase, all year round.

This description comes from Dear Green, who roasts this coffee. For the fullest product detail, you can also see their own listing at Dear Green