chipichipi

The cool, verdant hills of the north central region of Veracruz, about 3,000 feet higher than the coast, are most often covered in a mist called chipichipi, which keeps things green year round and produces the perfect conditions for growing what is considered Mexico's best coffee.

A culinary tour of Xalapa: Dining in the home of Jalapeños 2006

The cool, verdant hills of the north central region of Veracruz, about 3,000 feet higher than the coast, are most often covered in a mist called chipichipi, which keeps things green year round and produces the perfect conditions for growing what is considered Mexico's best coffee.

A culinary tour of Xalapa: Dining in the home of Jalapeños 2006

The cool, verdant hills of the north central region of Veracruz, about 3,000 feet higher than the coast, are most often covered in a mist called chipichipi, which keeps things green year round and produces the perfect conditions for growing what is considered Mexico's best coffee.

A culinary tour of Xalapa: Dining in the home of Jalapeños 2006

The cool, verdant hills of the north central region of Veracruz, about 3,000 feet higher than the coast, are most often covered in a mist called chipichipi, which keeps things green year round and produces the perfect conditions for growing what is considered Mexico's best coffee.

A culinary tour of Xalapa: Dining in the home of Jalapeños 2006

For example, there was a fine drizzle (known locally as a chipichipi) one night when we were there in February.

Xalapa, Veracruz: city of flowers 1998

For example, there was a fine drizzle (known locally as a chipichipi) one night when we were there in February.

Xalapa, Veracruz: city of flowers 1998

For example, there was a fine drizzle (known locally as a chipichipi) one night when we were there in February.

Xalapa, Veracruz: city of flowers 1998