{"id":88976,"date":"2024-05-23T16:12:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T23:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?p=88976"},"modified":"2025-02-11T14:21:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T22:21:30","slug":"infusion-de-sabor-mexicano-en-la-cultura-local-del-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/infusion-de-sabor-mexicano-en-la-cultura-local-del-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Infusi\u00f3n de sabor mexicano en la cultura local del caf\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9n67gog-4db9e78f6062acc34b7bcb3b07fa2922\">\n.avia-section.av-9n67gog-4db9e78f6062acc34b7bcb3b07fa2922{\nbackground-color:#f3f3f3;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1' aria-label='SOU English Stories - Blog Roll Template - Intro Section' class='avia-section av-9n67gog-4db9e78f6062acc34b7bcb3b07fa2922 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  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estudiantes de espa\u00f1ol en SOU<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwjnkk0g-2c99b7448029701f0ff0edb399924a2b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lwjnkk0g-2c99b7448029701f0ff0edb399924a2b .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwjnkk0g-2c99b7448029701f0ff0edb399924a2b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>Por: Lorenzo Trejo De Dios<br \/>\nFoto: @cafemestiza on instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18wbckw-1e12b09563535eb79119f32bdb5a6437\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-18wbckw-1e12b09563535eb79119f32bdb5a6437 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-18wbckw-1e12b09563535eb79119f32bdb5a6437 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Caf\u00e9 Mestiza es un tesoro para los amantes del caf\u00e9. Basada en los rasgos culturales hispanos, Cafe Mestiza fue creada con la idea de promover el biling\u00fcismo y la inclusi\u00f3n en el mundo del caf\u00e9. El nombre Mestiza, basado en su definici\u00f3n (una mujer que tiene rasgos ancestrales europeos y latines) fue elegida por el simbolismo que lleva para las dos due\u00f1as.<\/p>\n<p>Caf\u00e9 Mestiza se estableci\u00f3 con la funci\u00f3n de ser una cafeter\u00eda biling\u00fce e inclusiva donde los clientes est\u00e1n invitados a tener un espacio para convivir y disfrutar. Los clientes pueden saborear una variedad de bebidas de cultura mexicana, incluyendo una selecci\u00f3n de panes dulces para el desayuno. Caf\u00e9 Mestiza tambi\u00e9n ofrece un lugar beneficioso para estudiantes que buscan un sitio para estudiar. El internet gratis, las mesas de trabajo, y la m\u00fasica ajustable para las necesidades del estudiante solo son algunas de las razones por las cuales puede ser beneficioso para los estudiantes. Encima de todo, el negocio fue creado para servir a la comunidad: Un sitio donde se puede disfrutar, sentirse c\u00f3modo, expandir el sentimiento de comunidad, un lugar diverso y abierto para familias y gente de cualquier demograf\u00eda.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-pmchv4-218e00e7e95667f796b903758dbae7a4\">\n.flex_cell.av-pmchv4-218e00e7e95667f796b903758dbae7a4{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-pmchv4-218e00e7e95667f796b903758dbae7a4{\npadding:0 50px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-pmchv4-218e00e7e95667f796b903758dbae7a4 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:24px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:24px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:18px;\ncolor:#404040;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lwjnhdd7-60e0ef3a006c81825c1ad94c91b28b18 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-14  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  top-30 av-inherit-size av-linked-heading'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Infusing Mexican Flavor in Local Coffee Culture<\/h1><div class='av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>SOU Spanish Student spotlight<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwjnlns4-d4b19d0c49e01535061bcf63e3eb1506\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lwjnlns4-d4b19d0c49e01535061bcf63e3eb1506 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:12px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwjnlns4-d4b19d0c49e01535061bcf63e3eb1506 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><em>By: Lorenzo Trejo De Dios<br \/>\nPhoto: @cafemestiza on instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwjnmk7j-c15d5669546760357e75a199585ee89c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lwjnmk7j-c15d5669546760357e75a199585ee89c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwjnmk7j-c15d5669546760357e75a199585ee89c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Mestiza Caf\u00e9 is a treasure for coffee lovers. Based on Hispanic cultural traits, Jimena and Zuri created Cafe Mestiza to promote bilingualism and inclusion in the coffee world. The name Mestiza, based on its definition of a woman with European and Latin ancestry, was chosen for the symbolism it carries for the two owners.<\/p>\n<p>Mestiza Caf\u00e9 was created to be a unique coffee shop where customers are invited to have a space to socialize and enjoy. Customers can experience a variety of Mexican beverages, including an array of \u201cPan Dulces,\u201d a sweet Mexican pastry, if they prefer food for breakfast. Mestiza Caf\u00e9 also offers a beneficial place for students looking for a place to study. Free internet, work tables, and adjustable music are just some of the reasons it is an excellent hangout for students. Above all, the business was created to serve the community\u2013where you can enjoy yourself, feel comfortable, and expand your sense of community. Caf\u00e9 Mestiza promises a diverse and open place for families and people of any demographic.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id='av_section_3' aria-label='SOU English Stories - Blog Roll Template - Blog Section' class='avia-section av-a097hcg-5828f220ccb6b389daf64726f97e5050 main_color avia-section-default avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_layout_row  el_before_av_layout_row  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-88976'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-9fdlv9s-073a21ad8349cc75f7b0491d0e648a1e\">\n.flex_column.av-9fdlv9s-073a21ad8349cc75f7b0491d0e648a1e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column 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av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-23  el_before_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-first '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwjuer9m-9759f35fd9d6d9c93f8c36ad5dc4c6b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lwjuer9m-9759f35fd9d6d9c93f8c36ad5dc4c6b9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwjuer9m-9759f35fd9d6d9c93f8c36ad5dc4c6b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Sobre lo que le inspir\u00f3 a iniciar el negocio, Zuri contest\u00f3 que al trabajar en una cafeter\u00eda desde ni\u00f1a, not\u00f3 que la demograf\u00eda de los clientes era casi exclusivamente de personas blancas y de edad. Teniendo tanta experiencia en el mundo del caf\u00e9, le creci\u00f3 el inter\u00e9s de expandir sus talentos a la poblaci\u00f3n hispanohablante de Medford. Jimena contest\u00f3 que hac\u00eda falta tener un espacio multicultural.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-70xaegg-b3079ffedf5ceca9dcf7cc99d95ef488\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-70xaegg-b3079ffedf5ceca9dcf7cc99d95ef488 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-70xaegg-b3079ffedf5ceca9dcf7cc99d95ef488 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>Debido a que ten\u00eda padres latinos, Jimena sab\u00eda lo dif\u00edcil que era hacer peticiones simples como ordenar el caf\u00e9; Tener un lugar m\u00e1s inclusivo donde los trabajadores eran biling\u00fces facilitaba la barrera del idioma y creaba un negocio que se sintiese como casa. Esta idea fue la fundaci\u00f3n de crear una cafeter\u00eda biling\u00fce y de influencia mexicana, donde los sabores t\u00edpicos mexicanos son conservados, y no perdidos como en muchas de las cafeter\u00edas de corporaciones.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6llfpu8-818a16405a0409c623903dc524f9def5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-6llfpu8-818a16405a0409c623903dc524f9def5 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6llfpu8-818a16405a0409c623903dc524f9def5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>El \u00e9xito del negocio no ha llegado sin sus dificultades. Zuri describi\u00f3 que al empezar la cafeter\u00eda, las due\u00f1as enfrentaron varios retos. Al empezar en octubre del 2023, fue complicado conseguir el dinero para las renovaciones requeridas para la cafeter\u00eda. Dado que las due\u00f1as ya ten\u00edan trabajos primarios, tuvieron que equilibrar sus trabajos con el esfuerzo de conseguir pr\u00e9stamos para las renovaciones necesarias. Afortunadamente, con la ayuda de familia, amigos y dinero propio lograron salir adelante. Adicionalmente, con la ayuda del patr\u00f3n antiguo se adquiri\u00f3 una m\u00e1quina de caf\u00e9. Poco a poco, un sue\u00f1o se iba convirtiendo en realidad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4ylv4-25c2e12c56cdddf6b151f16d6a50af62\">\n.flex_cell.av-m4ylv4-25c2e12c56cdddf6b151f16d6a50af62{\nvertical-align:top;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-m4ylv4-25c2e12c56cdddf6b151f16d6a50af62{\npadding:30px 50px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-m4ylv4-25c2e12c56cdddf6b151f16d6a50af62 av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last '  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lwjuem8k-d6c688d988a09c2993d6d4622555977b\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lwjuem8k-d6c688d988a09c2993d6d4622555977b .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lwjuem8k-d6c688d988a09c2993d6d4622555977b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>When asked about her inspiration to start the business, Zuri explained that she had worked in a caf\u00e9 since childhood and experienced a customer demographic that was almost exclusively older and white. She grew interested in expanding her talents and experience to the Spanish-speaking population of Medford. Jimena replied that it was necessary to have a multicultural space.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5x4p6nk-99269f2a7595dedea86c05342fad041a\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-5x4p6nk-99269f2a7595dedea86c05342fad041a .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5x4p6nk-99269f2a7595dedea86c05342fad041a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p>Because she had Spanish speaking parents, Jimena knew how difficult it was to do simple things like ordering coffee; having a more inclusive place where the workers were bilingual eased the language barrier and created a business that felt like home. This idea was the foundation for creating a bilingual caf\u00e9 with Mexican influence, where typical Mexican flavors are preserved and not lost, as is seen in many corporate coffee shops.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5frm6mo-5ffac3d36f4157de6a0461535f609933\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-5frm6mo-5ffac3d36f4157de6a0461535f609933 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-5frm6mo-5ffac3d36f4157de6a0461535f609933 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The success of the business has not come without its difficulties. Zuri described that when starting the caf\u00e9, the owners faced several challenges. Starting in October 2023, getting the money for the renovations required for a caf\u00e9 was difficult. Because the owners already had primary jobs, they had to balance their work life with the added stress of obtaining financing for the necessary renovations. Fortunately, with the help of family, friends, and money from their own pockets, they managed to get through those initial obstacles. Additionally, with the help of the previous owner, a coffee machine was obtained. 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Conseguir una m\u00e1quina de caf\u00e9 descafeinado e incluir desayunos t\u00edpicos de cultura mexicana solo son unas de las metas que les gustar\u00eda realizar. Tambi\u00e9n est\u00e1n buscando inversi\u00f3n para abrir un lugar secundario, posiblemente en manera automovil\u00edstica, para hacerlo m\u00e1s conveniente para los clientes. Jimena agradece al programa de <a href=\"\/academics\/spanish\/\">Espa\u00f1ol de SOU<\/a> por proporcionarle un lugar donde practicar y mejorar su espa\u00f1ol a nivel profesional y darle otros beneficios culturales que afectan muchos de los aspectos de su vida. Tambi\u00e9n incluy\u00f3 que el programa le facilit\u00f3 conocer una comunidad de estudiantes latinoamericanos. Finalmente quer\u00eda darle las gracias por el apoyo a los profesores del programa. \u201cEspecialmente la maestra Bonnie [Holmes] ha sido un gran apoyo en mi carrera,\u201d not\u00f3 Jimena. 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Adding typical Mexican breakfasts are just some of the short term goals they would like to achieve. They are also seeking investments to open a secondary location, possibly as a drive-thru, to make it more convenient for customers. Jimena thanks the <a href=\"\/academics\/spanish\/\">SOU Spanish program<\/a> for providing her a place to practice and improve her Spanish professionally and benefit culturally from many aspects of her life. She also included that the program facilitated her meeting a community of Latin American students. Finally, she is thankful for all of the program&#8217;s professors, &#8220;Especially Dr. Bonnie [Holmes], who has been a great support in my career,&#8221; noted Jimena. 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