Honduras | Ovidio Gomez | Parainema | Washed | Espresso | 250g

Origin

• 🇭🇳 Honduras

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Region: Las Flores, Santa Barbara Elevation: 1650 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. Ovidio “Machete” Gomez was among the members of that initial group. Ovidio is a man of few words, but hidden beneath his gruff exterior (often with a machete in hand), he is a passionate soul who cares deeply for the land and his community. Parainema was developed by Instituto Hondureño del Café (IHCAFE) to be a high-quality disease-resistant varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.. Grown at high altitude in the misty microclimate around Lake Yojoa, Ovidio’s 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. Parainema is bright 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.. It’s garnered quite the following over the years, and this year’s lot will not disappoint.