Honduras | Nahun Fernandez | Pacas | Washed

Origin

• 🇭🇳 Honduras

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  30
• Sweet
  25

Region: Las Flores, Santa Barbara Elevation: 1500-1550 masl About: Proud Mary's connection to the Santa Barbara region of Honduras began all the way back in 2012 when we were introduced to a small group of producers situated around the town of Peña Blanca, close to the shores of the stunning Lake Yojoa . More than a decade later, that group of producers has grown in number, and our relationships have deepened. Nah u n was one of the first producers we ever started working with. Back then, he grew traditional varieties and only processed coffees used the washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. method. Today, he is a processing master and has become a leader in his community by sharing all the techniques he has learnt. Because of this, t he quality of the coffee produced in the Las Flores community has improved. This washed Pacas lot is reminiscent of coffees from the early days of our relationship – a call-back. Sweet and approachable, with notes of brown sugar and juicyAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it. stone fruit.