Mexico - Sakubel

In the fertile lands of Los Altos de Chiapas, Sakubel is born - a coffee that pays tribute to each sunrise and to the tireless spirit of a group of Tseltal producers who face the daily challenge of caring for their crops, tilling the land, and protecting their territories.
This lot represents the work of farming families from the communities of Tenejapa, Chenalhó, and Oxchuc, encompassing several generations of producers between 25 and 60 years old, whose livelihoods are deeply rooted in
family-based agriculture.

Agriculture in Los Altos de Chiapas holds a special character, preserving traditional practices such as the mountain or “rusticano” system. In this model, coee trees grow under the protective shade of native and fruit trees, allowing them to develop in harmony with the environment.

These ancestral techniques strengthen resilience against diseases like leaf rust (la roya), promote biodiversity conservation, and generate
environmental benefits that sustain the economies of the Indigenous communities responsible for caring for these agroecological ecosystems.
Coffee plantations also coexist with the traditional milpa system, where corn, beans, squash, quelites (edible greens), chili, and other vegetables are intercropped, supporting food security and soil health.