Marcala Organic – Honduras Espresso
Recommend for: Espresso
Varietal: Parainema, Lempira
Processing: Natural
Altitude: 1,100-1,500 masl
Tasting Notes: Strawberry Jam, Cacao Nibs, Orange, Honey, Caramel
Cupping Score: 88
Description
Notes of strawberry jam and orange add a fruity punch to this organic Honduran coffee.
Marcala is an exquisite coffee sourced from 12 different farms within the La Paz – Marcala region.
It has been cultivated by various producers at altitudes ranging from 1,100 to 1,500 meters above sea level.
This coffee, certified organic, boasts a rich flavour profile with a cacao base, complemented by notes of strawberry jam, orange, honey and caramel.
The result is a complex, sweet brew with a good body and medium acidity.
About this coffee
The harvest of this coffee took place between December and February, a period characterised by gentle, indirect sunlight and cooler temperatures.
These conditions faciliate the meticulous handpicking of optimally ripe, fresh, and vibrant cherries.
This careful selection and up to three harvest cycles per plant ensure a coffee of superior quality, with a high cupping score of 88.
The natural process involves drying the cherries on well-prepared patios immediately after picking, with a keen eye for removing any green or defective beans. This takes place over a period of 18 to 22 days depending on weather conditions.
This coffee’s excellence is the fruit of a collaborative effort, embodying the community’s spirit and the expertise gained through innovative practices with COMSA, highlighting the region’s capacity to produce coffees of stringent quality.