Corn was first domesticated 7,000–9,000 years ago in Mexico’s Balsas River Valley from a wild grass called teosinte. The discovery of nixtamalization—cooking corn in an alkaline solution—made it more nutritious and easier to grind into dough. This led to staples like tortillas and tamales. Corn shaped Mesoamerican culture, religion, and diet. Today, 64 native varieties remain, but GMO corn threatens traditional farming and biodiversity, sparking ongoing debate in Mexico.

If you remember our Oaxaca Mazateca coffee from 2021, you’ll be glad to hear we’re working to bring it back. Grown in the remote mountains of Sierra Mazateca by aging farmers, this coffee faces challenges from low prices to climate shifts. But young producers like Germán and Alicia, supported by Red Beetle Coffee Lab, are reviving the region. We're proud to support them and will share ways you can get involved soon. Thank you for making relational coffee possible.

Every January 6, Latin Americans celebrate Día de Reyes Magos, honoring the visit of the three Wisemen to baby Jesus. In Mexico, families gather to share a Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread topped with fruit and hiding a small baby Jesus figurine inside. Tradition says whoever finds the figurine hosts a tamale party on February 2 for Día de la Candelaria. We’ll have a limited number of Roscas available on January 6—come grab one to share!

A finca is a country estate or large farm in Latin America—most coffee farms are called fincas. It's where coffee begins, and that idea of origin guides everything we do. Whether it’s green coffee, fresh produce, or raw flour, we start with simple ingredients and transform them into what you enjoy at La Finca. Even our furniture is handmade or restored. As a scratch kitchen, we also proudly share the rich, relationship-centered culture of Mexico.