Las Posadas

We’ve brought back our special Holiday Release for 2024: ‘Las Posadas’  — A Mexican Coffee Blend

What is Las Posadas?

It is a special way that Christmas is celebrated in Mexico, other countries in Latin America, as well as parts of Texas and some other places in the United States. From December 16th to the 24th, groups of people go house to house singing Christmas carols and at some point the group gets invited in for holiday treats and festivities. Some treat it as just caroling but the symbolism is actually well thought out and has a deeper religious, or spiritual, meaning.

Although it has religious roots, las posadas had become a tradition for many who are gathering with friends and families, singing songs door to door and sharing food and drinks, all of which can bring neighborhoods and communities together during the holiday season.

Which coffees are in the blend?

The blend is made up of two different Mexican coffees, both from Veracruz, roasted to a medium.

The first coffee bean used for this release is from the La Laja family farming and milling group in Veracruz, Mexico. Their farm began in 1920 when Hermilo Sampieri bought his first coffee farm in Huatusco. Eventually his son joined the business and started the milling and export side. Their wet mills are in Veracruz and Puebla and their dry mill and export office is in Veracruz. This honey processed coffee bean is a blend from two farms: Finca La Laja and Finca El Mirador. After depulping, the coffee was dried slowly on covered raised beds for 20 days.

The second coffee bean in the blend is from the Montefalco farm. It was founded in 1986 by a group of local partners. In 1988 it was acquired by the Vargas Croda Family who continues to manage the company nowadays. Located in the Municipality of Ixhuatlán del café, Veracruz, at more than 1,100 masl, its harvest begins in December and continues through March. They cultivate arabica varietals such as costa rica 95 and garnica, with a washed and sun-dried process.

Café Montefalco owes its name to the place where it was founded. It refers to the geographical area where it is located, being a mountainous place full of birds and the Falcon being one of the main ones at that time, therefore Montefalco refers to the Mountain of the Falcon.

12 oz bag / $24

  • Origin

    Mexico

  • Region

    Veracruz

  • Process

    Honey and Washed

  • Altitude

    1,100-1,700 meters

  • Roast

    Medium

  • Flavor Notes

    Pilloncillo, Canela, Cacahuates, Chocolate, Naranja

How Much Coffee Should I Order?

Our whole bean coffees come in 12 oz bags. Brewing methods, cup size, and preference all will affect how far it will go, but a 12 oz bag should be about a two-week supply for 1-2 coffee drinkers. You can always increase, decrease, or pause your subscription if needed.

Keep in mind, you want your coffee to be fresh, so don’t order too many bags at once. It’s best to keep your order spaced out so we can deliver you the freshest and best tasting coffee.

One 12 oz Bag Is:

$2.00

per whole oz

24

6 fl oz cups

$1.00

per 6 fl oz cup