In a region historically marred by mining, the Asociación de Caficultores Miguelenses (ACMI) in San Miguel Ixtahuacán offers a meaningful economic and environmental alternative. This farmer-run organization has helped its more than 450 members transition to organic practices through agronomy support, and has built the infrastructure needed to bring their coffees to the specialty market. In doing so, ACMI has helped cultivate a local economy around organic farming. Coffees from this area are nuanced yet approachable, with a sweetness reminiscent of milk chocolate and toasted almonds.

Pronunciation: sahn mee-GHEL