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About this lot
Chiapas in a Cup If it weren’t for Andreas Kussmaul, this coffee wouldn’t exist. I would never have made it to the Chiapas region of Mexico – let alone to Los Altos, the northeastern highlands of the state, located about a two-hour drive from the capital, San Cristóbal de las Casas. Andreas was my guide, and today he’s one of the funniest friends I have. Even though he’s based far away in the state of Veracruz, we stay in close touch. Coffee-growing regions in Mexico are places where you really need some kind of clearance, or at least a Mexican passport, to feel safe. During the long hours on the road, Andreas told me about the challenges local farmers face and about the NKG BLOOM program. In short, it’s an initiative that supports coffee producers around the world. Its goal is to help farmers grow their businesses by providing access to financing, knowledge, modern technology, and marke