Veracruz (Coatepec, Huatusco, Zongolica)

Farming system

Lower altitudes overall; very humid.

Coffee competes with other crops economically.

Processing reality

Washed exists, but drying is structurally difficult.

Mechanical drying is common and often rushed.

Supply chain + power

Commodity gravity is strong.

Specialty survives mainly via single-buyer programs.

Buyer truth

High risk unless the buyer controls drying and storage.