This is a very special tiny lot from the Moreno family. The late Daniel Moreno was arguably one of the most important figures in specialty coffee in Santa Bárbara. As his sons carry on his legacy, they continue to produce this particular lot under his name. In the cup we find ripe blueberry, lemon candy, and molasses.
Pacas
Santa Bárbara
1,600 masl
June, 2020
Hand picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects. Depulped. Dry fermented for 24 hours. Washed. Dried on raised beds for 16 days.
ABOUT EL CAMPO
This is a special lot that is dear to our heart. In addition to being a driving force behind developing and pushing specialty coffee in Santa Bábara, the late Daniel Moreno was an integral part of our exploration Honduran coffee at large. This was Daniel's first small farm, and his sons continue to produce coffee from it under his name.
Rest In Peace, Daniel Moreno.
ABOUT PACAS
Pacas is a natural mutation of Bourbon from the Bourbon/Typica group mainly found in El Salvador and Honduras. Similar to other Bourbon mutants, Pacas has a single-gene mutation that causes the plant to grow smaller (dwarfism). Unlike the hybrid varieties, Pacas is very susceptible to disease, making it riskier to grow.
Pricing Details
Farm Gate (Local)
162.28 LEMPIRA/KG
Farm Gate (USD)
$6.60/KG
FOB
$7.92/KG
FOT
$10.57/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.