December’s Atlas Coffee Club comes from Mexico. Although still part of the coffee belt, it’s a little rare to see coffee from Mexico. I think most of the coffee from Central American originates more further south like Nicaragua, Guatemala and Costa Rica.
Making my latte, I find the taste to be very balanced. Upon first sip, I dont’ taste anything that skews floral, fruity or earthy. It just has a very balanced profile that doesn’t make it stand out… and maybe that’s what makes these beans special. Compared to the fruit forward flavors of Ethiopian coffee beans, these Mexican beans are much subtle. I think I’m going to enjoy the subtle balance of flavors.