Finca Santa Cruz |🥇1st Place
Finca Santa Cruz is located between 1,400 and 1,700 meters above sea level, adjacent to the Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas, Mexico. Owned by the Argüello EnrÃquez family, the farm enjoys a temperate climate with an annual average temperature of 20°C and optimal growing conditions for specialty coffee.
With 3,333 coffee plants per hectare ranging in age from 8 to 15 years, the farm cultivates a diverse selection of varieties including Typica, Bourbon, Maragogipe, Yellow Caturra, Marsellesa, Gesha, and several experimental varieties such as SL-28, SL-34, Rume Sudan, Yellow Tabi, Maracaturra, and Java.
Seven years ago, Finca Santa Cruz began focusing on producing high-end specialty coffee. Their protocol-driven approach—tracking time, temperature, Brix degrees, and fermentation phases—ensures a consistent cup profile year after year. All cherries are selectively hand-picked at peak ripeness and processed with strict quality controls.
José Argüello, the youngest family member, leads the farm’s specialty coffee efforts alongside his wife, Berenice Coutiño Ruiz, and their three children. José’s mission has been to show that Mexican coffees can compete on the world stage—and he has succeeded.
Notable Achievements
- 2019 – 1st place, Cup of Excellence Mexico (93.07 points)
- 2021 – 1st place, Cup of Excellence Mexico (91.58 points)
- 2022 – 1st place, Cup of Excellence Mexico (93.00 points)
Finca Santa Cruz is the first Mexican coffee farm to win the Cup of Excellence three years in a row, proving that quality is not luck—but the result of discipline, innovation, and dedication.
Processing & Sustainability
- Natural, honey, and washed processing methods
- Selective cherry harvesting and fermentation control
- Drying on raised beds with stabilized humidity control
- Shaded by native trees like Chalum (Inga vera)
- Ongoing quality control and storage in hermetic bags
The harvest season begins in January and peaks between February and March. Finca Santa Cruz continues to push the boundaries of Mexican specialty coffee, proving its place among the best in the world.
