Honduras

Certification/Grading: SHG/EP/Org*

Roast: Medium-dark

Tasting Profile: Caramel, spice, brown sugar.

Grower: 1500 grower/members from Cafe Organics Marcala

Variety: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Lempira, & Typica

Region: Marcala, La Paz, Honduras

Altitude: 1300-1700 M

Soil Type: Clay Minerals

Process: Fully washed and sun dried.

*SHG coffee beans are coffee beans that are grown at altitudes higher than 1,200 meters. The higher altitude and lower temperatures mean that the coffee fruit matures more slowly, creating a denser bean. EP stands for European Preparation and refers to coffee that is screen-size 15 and above with a maximum of 8 defects. Organic coffee certification requires that the coffee beans are grown using natural processes and that no synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides are used. The soil must also be chemical-free for more than three years. In addition, the organic beans must be kept away from any non-organic crops.