Maria Reyes, Honduras

Origin

• 🇭🇳 Honduras

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
  50
• Bright
  40

PROFILE: Refined & Citrus-Forward WITH NOTES OF Mandarin, Cherries, Piquette ROAST: Light RoastLight roastRoasted just past first crack to preserve origin character: higher acidity, florals, and fruit, lighter body. The signature of Nordic-style roasting. For Filter Brewing Download the Maria Reyes, Honduras Transparency Report ABOUT El Guayabal is a small farm sitting at around 1780 masl. Production remains modest, but the quality is consistently exceptional. As we enter the sixth year of our relationship, we’re proud to say that each season we have purchased the entire harvest from Maria and Mario’s farm. During the 2024 harvest, Mark and Ryan had the chance to visit El Guayabal and spend time with Maria and Mario. Moments like these are increasingly rare in today’s sourcing landscape, yet when they do occur, they offer a remarkable opportunity to deepen our understanding of where these coffees originate. Maria’s 2025 lot is the definition of sophistication and elegance—floral‑forward with a refined, layered finish. It tells a vivid story of its place of origin and reflects the dedication Maria and Mario bring to cultivating and processing their coffees. It also provides a beautiful counterpoint to our upcoming filter releases, offering a glimpse into the diverse and expressive flavour profiles emerging from this region each year. SOURCING ORIGIN: El Cedral, Santa Barbara, Honduras PRODUCER: Maria Reyes VARIETIES: Pacas, Red CatuaiCatuaíA Brazilian cross of Mundo Novo and Caturra: short, productive, storm-resistant. Sweet, mild, dependable — everywhere in Brazil and Central America. PROCESS: Fully 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. ALTITUDE: 1780 masl PARTNERS: San Vicente QUALITY SCORE: 86.5 HISTORY: Sixth year of purchasing LOT SIZE: 276kgs HARVEST: December to April