Single Origin - Honduras Benjamin de Jesus Pacamara Natural

Honduras - Benjamin de Jesus Maldonado

About the bean:

Finca Doña Débora is situated in El Carrizal, Plátanos, Corquin, which is a part of the Copán region in Honduras. It lies in close proximity to the borders of Guatemala. The farm has been in the Maldonado family for three generations, starting with Benjamin's grandparents who established a coffee plantation on the land in 1943. Benjamin now runs the farm and works tirelessly, dedicated to producing coffee in a socially and environmentally responsible manner by preserving the natural habitat and biodiversity. The coffee is grown in shade-cover, providing protection for insect and nectar-loving bird populations. In turn, these species provide important ecosystems that help control pests, and pollinate crops

This particular lot is a small batch produced by Benjamin using the Pacamara variety, a hybrid varietal of the Pacas and Maragogipe. Although it doesn't produce high yields, it offers exceptional quality. The coffee cherries are hand-picked and naturally processed by drying them on coffee drying beds and rotating them every few hours to prevent mould formation. They are then moved into a solar dryer for the last few days to dry the coffee to a moisture content between 10-11.5%

This lot has an intense and complex aroma, elegant acidity, creamy textures and wild flavours. The cup profile shifts from tropical fruits of pineapple and red apple through to the sweet finish of brown sugar and cranberry.

Flavour Notes: Brown Sugar, Cranberry, Red Apple, Pineapple

Varietals: Pacamara

Process: Natural

Altitude: 1290m

Region: El Carriizal, Platanos, Corquin, Copan

Brew: Aeropress, V60, Plunger