Details:

• Origin: Mexico  — Veracruz (Cosautlán region)

• Producer: Carlos Cadena

• Varietal: Mundo Maya

• Process: Natural

• Roast: Filter

• Bag Size: 250 g

• Tasting Notes: Ripe blueberries 🍇 • Cranberries 🍒 • Cocoa 🍫

Intro:

Swerl is excited to present Carlos Cadena, a vibrant naturally processed coffee from Veracruz’s Cosautlán region. This lot celebrates juicy fruit sweetness and deep cocoa richness, showcasing the expressive potential of Mexican specialty coffee from one of its most dedicated producers.

The Producer:

This coffee comes from Carlos Cadena, a fifth‑generation coffee producer rooted in Cosautlán, Veracruz. His family has been working with coffee since the 1890s, and Carlos continues that deep legacy with a keen focus on quality and innovation. Through careful cultivation, varietal separation, and experimentation with processing techniques, he has grown into one of Mexico’s standout specialty producers, earning recognition and awards in national competitions.

The Process:

This lot is fully natural processed — ripe cherries are dried whole with the fruit intact, allowing sugars and aromatics to infuse the bean over an extended drying period. This method brings intense fruit sweetness and depth, while careful handling ensures clarity and depth of flavour in the cup.

The Cup:

In the cup, this coffee is bright, juicy and fruit‑driven. Ripe blueberries 🍇 lead with lush sweetness, followed by vibrant cranberries 🍒 that give lively acidity. Underneath, a rich cocoa 🍫 note adds warmth and balance — a combination that feels both playful and satisfying as a filter brew.

Overall:

This is a fruit‑forward, naturally sweet coffee that captures the best of what Veracruz has to offer. With its juicy berry character, balanced acidity, and cocoa richness, it’s a delightfully expressive coffee that rewards slow sipping and thoughtful brewing.