TYPE: Single Origin
PROCESS: Washed
PRODUCER: Jesus Galguera
ROAST: Light
VARIETALS: Mundo Novo, Catuai, Caturra, Typica
ELEVATION: 1200-1400 masl
RECOMMENDED FOR: Drip, Pour Over, Single Origin Espresso
SPECIAL ATTRIBUTES: Direct Trade, Experimental processing,  Above Fair Trade Purchase, Traditional Growing practices i.e., no pesticides or fungicides, shade grown. 

SIZE: 8oz

In March 2025, while finalizing our family’s coffee export, Fernando Diaz tasted experimental lots from Jesus Galguera’s new fermentation project and selected three standout coffees, including Lot 26. Though “washed” coffee is common in Oaxaca, this lot stands out for its lab-style process. Instead of fermenting naturally on the farm, it was inoculated with a blend of native, wine, and commercial yeasts to create a unique flavor profile.

Since December 2023, Jesus has been building a state-of-the-art fermentation facility at his export warehouse in Oaxaca City. Now, in 2025, it’s producing innovative coffees. Traditionally, fermentation happens on farms, but Jesus’ city-based setup allows fresh cherries—brought from the growing regions 6–8 hours away—to be processed in experimental ways, including natural, anaerobic, and washed fermentations using wine and native yeasts.

Our family has worked with Jesus Galguera and his family for over 70 years. Our grandfather knew his father, and our uncles have known Jesus since childhood. The Galgueras have been major Oaxacan coffee exporters for generations, and we collaborate with them every harvest to prepare and ship our family’s coffee directly to Oakland.

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ABOUT TERRUÑO

Terruño highlights exceptional and innovative Latin American coffees distinct to their land. Like the ephemeral mist and fog shrouding the coffee growing mountains, these coffees will come and go, meant to be savored and enjoyed for a moment undefined.