Honduras

Caramelized brown sugar, warm baking spices, and decadent caramel in a rich, velvety cup.

The Story

High in the mountainous Marcala district of La Paz, Honduras, this single-origin coffee is cultivated by the passionate community of Café Orgánico Marcala, a cooperative of over 1,500 dedicated smallholder grower-members. Grown in rich clay mineral soils at altitudes reaching 1,700 meters, classic varieties including Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Lempira, and Typica mature slowly, absorbing dense sweetness and distinctive spice aromatics. Once harvested, the beans are fully washed and spread across sun-drenched patios to dry naturally. Small-batch roasted to a bold medium-dark, this roast deepens natural sugars into molten caramel and molasses while letting notes of toasted spice shine through. It is a hearty, welcoming cup roasted to celebrate craft, community, and pride.

Tasting Profile

• Tasting Notes: Rich Caramel, Toasted Baking Spice, Sweet Brown Sugar
• Roast Level: Medium-Dark
• Body: Full, rich, and velvety
• Aroma & Acidity: Warm caramelized sugar aroma with a gentle, mellow acidity

Origin & Sourcing

• Grower: 1,500 grower/members from Café Orgánico Marcala
• Region: Marcala, La Paz, Honduras
• Elevation: 1,300 to 1,700 meters
• Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Lempira, & Typica
• Soil: Clay Minerals
• Process: Fully washed and sun dried
• Roasting Craft: Small-batch roasted to medium-dark to caramelize sweetness and enhance rich body

Recommended Brew Methods

• French Press: Accentuates the deep brown sugar sweetness and heavy, velvety mouthfeel.
• Automatic Drip: A robust, deeply satisfying morning cup that holds up wonderfully black or with milk.
• Espresso / Moka Pot: Extracts a dense, syrupy shot with bold spice and bittersweet caramel notes.
• Pour-Over: Clarifies the sweet baking spice aromatics while delivering a smooth, comforting body.