Direct InvestmentLatitude 15° North
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L15N is a vertically integrated specialty coffee producer and exporter in the Soconusco region of Chiapas, Mexico. Annona is a direct partner and shareholder — outside the fund structures — investing in the full chain from cultivation to export.
The Partnership
Aligned across the supply chain
L15N manages the entire value chain — growing, processing, drying, and exporting — from their own farms in Chiapas. That degree of vertical integration is rare, and it is precisely what drew Annona to them as a direct partner and co-shareholder. What Annona brings is grounded in who we are: coffee professionals with direct producer relationships, a finance structure built for origin, and a commercial network that connects premium Chiapas coffee to buyers who value it. Each party contributes distinct expertise — and every party has a stake in the outcome.
“What we bring to L15N is not capital alone — it is knowledge of the full chain, relationships at origin, and buyers who understand quality.”
The Fincas
🇲🇽Finca La Reserva
A sanctuary of nature and tradition
Nestled in the mountains of Nueva Alemania near Tapachula, La Reserva is surrounded by lush forests and mountain air. The farm features its own wet mill and focuses on sustainable cultivation practices. Known lots include Venecia (lactic washed) and Catuai (natural) varieties, with cupping scores reaching 87 points.
🇲🇽Finca La Patria
Where coffee is born from history and pride
Located in the same mountainous terrain of the Soconusco highlands, La Patria is a farm where dedication and heritage define every harvest. With its own wet mill and a focus on authentic cup quality, La Patria produces coffees with exceptional aroma and flavor profiles.
Processing & Quality
Science-driven, cup-focused
Both farms operate their own wet mills built around precision, traceability, and process integrity. Each mill is overseen by coffee technologists using modern equipment following strict food-safety practices.
Lactic Washed
Controlled fermentation for clean, complex cups with notes of chocolate, vanilla, and caramel
Natural
Dried in cherry for fruit-forward profiles with notes of melon, blackberry, and nougat
Varieties
Venecia
Rust-resistant F1 hybrid prized in specialty coffee
Catuai
Classic compact arabica known for consistent quality
Soconusco Region
A legacy written in volcanic soil
The Soconusco region on the Pacific slope of the Sierra Madre, near the Guatemalan border, is one of Mexico's premier coffee-growing areas. Fincas sit between 600 and 1,250 meters above sea level on the slopes of the Tacaná volcano, benefiting from rich volcanic soil, altitude, and an ideal microclimate for arabica production.
In the 1890s, German families were invited to establish coffee estates in Soconusco — giving rise to place names like Nueva Alemania. The region's long history of specialty production created the infrastructure and agronomic know-how that continue to define coffee quality in Chiapas.
15° N
Latitude
600–1,250m
Altitude
Tacaná
Volcano
Harvest & processing calendar
Community Impact
Beyond their own farms, L15N collaborates with small-scale producers in the region, offering technical training, quality support, and access to a stable market for specialty-grade coffee.
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