HONDURAS | Nahun Fernandez | Parainema | HONEY

Origin

• 🇭🇳 Honduras

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  50
• Sweet
  50
• Clean
  25
• Comforting
  25

Farm: Finca Don Andres Farmer: Nahun Fernandas Region: Las Flores, Santa Barbara Elevation: 1500 – 1580 masl Processing: HoneyHoney processThe skin is removed but some sticky fruit mucilage is left on during drying. Lands between washed and natural: more sweetness and body than washed, cleaner than natural. Varietal: Parainema Tasting NotesTasting notesThe flavors a roaster perceives in the cup — 'jasmine, apricot, black tea'. Descriptive associations, not ingredients: nothing is added to the coffee.:  Lime, green apple, milk chocolate and vibrant The Story Behind the Bean: Parainema. Pronounced (para-nay-mah) is becoming more prolific throughout Honduras. Why? This interesting varietal is more resilient to the deadly Roya fungus which can wipe out and destroy production. Parainema has also become hot on the map in 2015, as the COECup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums. (Cup of Excellence) winner used this 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.. For 2017, we requested a honey process and Nahun selected his Parainema varietal. This pairing of varietal and process produces a vibrant and citrus driven cup. Nahun de-pulps the coffee and lets the mucilage dry for 15 days on raised beds. Next year....we will see the naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. version of this! This truly is a unique and special coffee! About the Farmer: March 2017. Here we are back in the heart and soul of Honduras. We traveled back to the Las Flores region to visit our dear friends the Fernandez family. It has been a full year, however, as soon as you’re back on the finca, it feels like you never really left. Huge smiles and wide-open arms welcome you back. It feels emotional and it’s a strong tangible connection you share with the family and their land. Nahun has been busy! Yet again quality has surpassed last year, with all lots, varietals, and processes shining in flavor. Clear distinction, big flavours, and a guarantee to put a smile on your face! We hope you enjoy!