Tara A. Spears
Who doesn’t appreciate a good cup of coffee? If you haven’t tried organic coffee, you’re in for a real treat when you taste locally grown Café Camila brand at the new shop across from the Guayabitos town plaza, Coffe Nay. Open daily except Wednesday and Thursday, 7 am til 9 pm, (closed for siesta 2-4 pm.) The location is easy to walk to for grabbing an iced coffee- flavor treasure in a cup- to enhance your day at the beach. Ricardo Cuevas Villagrana and his wife Wendy Figueroa, love what they do: brew the best coffee in JB!
Not only is Ricardo a trained barista but he grew up working in all phases of coffee production. Coffe Nay offers only organic coffee and dozens of specialty coffee beverages that are brewed when ordered. Yes, the Cffe Nay shop accepts charge and debit cards.
For visitors and those new to our coastal area, Mexico grows mostly shade-grown Arabica coffee. Nayarit has the ideal growing conditions for coffee that include high altitude, tropical climate, and shade. In Nayarit the plantations are primarily utilizes organic farming methods which contribute to its unique flavor profile that is characterized by bright acidity and a smooth, clean finish.
In the case of organic coffee, there are no synthetic fertilizers or chemicals used in growing or production, which means cleaner beans, air, land, and water. The coffee is grown with only organic fertilizers, like coffee pulp, chicken manure, or compost explained Ricardo. “I choose to use only organic beans due to their excellent flavor and health benefits.”
The caffeine content in your coffee is influenced by the type of beans and the roast level, not whether it’s organic or conventional. So, whether you prefer your coffee bold and robust or smooth and mellow, rest assured that organic coffee is a flavorful and responsible choice. At Coffee Nay, there are four levels of roast plus decaffeinated beans. You can also purchase various supplemental flavors besides bags of coffee beans.
Once you become familiar with the local brands (and have a translation of coffee related terms) you’ll be hooked on the local specialty coffee beans. In fact, Mexico has been rated in the top ten coffee producers worldwide since the 1990s and the state of Nayarit is currently rated number one for organic coffees. Bags of local grown organic coffee also makes a lovely gift for friends and family and fits easily into a suitcase. Check out the FB postings for weekly specials.
Ricardo is the third generation of his family in the coffee business. “I love coffee and meeting people” he said. Coffe Nay has a ‘mobile coffee shop’ that you can connect with at the Thursday La Penita outdoor market, the Monday Guayabitos outdoor market and at various events. “I’m proudly Nayarit and believe in the quality of my product.” Ricardo chose to open his business in Guayabitos because it is a vibrant community with good schools for his two sons.
“At Coffe Nay Guayabitos, we feel that natural- flavored coffees are always more appealing than pesticide- flavored. Buy a bag of our delicious coffee and experience the difference.” Taste the difference of Café Camile once and it becomes your number one coffee choice!
In today’s era of specialty coffee, the customer’s appreciation goes beyond the coffee itself. People want to know the land of origin, the methods of the producer, and its environmental impact. Concern is not just for the taste, the cost, but also for the environment impact. At Coffee Nay you can enjoy delicious flavor while honoring your personal values.
