Light roast. Limited holiday release.

Bright, festive, and fruit-driven — this natural lot from Julian Grajales Zilli at Finca Regina showcases the lively acidity and clean sweetness typical of Veracruz’s high-elevation coffees.

Cranberry and red apple lead with a crisp citrus accent, creating a vibrant, seasonal cup that earns its place in our Celebrate category.

Producer: Julian Grajales Zilli – Finca Regina
Variety: Obata
Process: Natural
Tasting Notes: Cranberry, Red Apple, Orange
Roast Level: Light
Package Size: 10 oz
Category: Celebrate • Limited Release

Producer & Origin

Produced by Julian Grajales Zilli at Finca Regina in Ixcapantla, Veracruz — a region known for its bright, clean, high-grown coffees. Julian is the reigning Mexican Coffee Roasting Champion, and his farm has gained recognition for quality lots, including a Cup of Excellence Mexico finalist.

Our partnership with Julian is rooted in hands-on collaboration. He traveled to the Kafiex Coffee Lab for a full multi-day training session with Matthew, preparing together on the sponsored World Coffee Championships roasting machine. This release celebrates that cross-border connection.

About the Farm

Finca Regina sits in the mountainous corridors of Veracruz, where cool nights and steady precipitation support slow cherry maturation. The farm produces limited microlots each year, emphasizing clarity, sweetness, and expressive fruit profiles in naturally processed coffees.

This lot represents a small, personal selection tied directly to our ongoing relationship with Julian.

Processing

This is a traditional natural process refined for clarity and fruit expression:

Harvest: Ripe red cherries selectively picked
Sorting: Floated and hand-selected for uniformity
Fermentation: Whole-cherry, ambient-temperature fermentation
Drying: Elevated beds with slow, controlled drying for even development
Stabilization: Rested prior to export to preserve fruit character

The result is a clean natural with bright acidity, balanced sweetness, and a lively, holiday-friendly profile.

Roast Level

Light — highlighting citrus brightness, red fruit clarity, and natural-process sweetness.

Package Size

10 oz

Recommended Brew Guide (V60)

Dose: 27g medium grind
Water: 405g at 208°F
Ratio: 15:1
Pour: 100g → 100g → 100g → 105g
Total Brew Time: 3:30–4:00 (Adjust grind to control flow rate.)