In the middle of Sierra Norte of Puebla, is located Cuautepec, a place where the Totonacapan begins. This place is a mix between the Otomí and Nahuatl culture. In the past was part of Totonacapan dominion, proof of this, is the traditional dance of “Voladores” nowadays still performed. Besides coffee and avocado farming, this zone, has a wealth handcraft tradition, these people still does the most antique paper of Mexico: Papel Amate. The Papel Amate production has a prehispanical origin, from centuries communicated generation to generation. This paper is still made for ceremonial use, such as ofrendas and to please the gods.
The Fábrica Vieja name is taken because this place, used to be an old liquor factory.
Coffee plants are shaded grown and are about 15 years old. The harvest is made by hand with people who lives in this place. The milling process is made by fermentation and by washing the cherries. In the drying process, are used machines fueled by gas oven and straws.