Honduras

The coffee production in Honduras played a role in the country's history and is important for the Honduran economy. In 2011, the country became Central America's top producer of coffee.

Main production areas:Agalta, Comayagua, Copan, Mentecillos, Opalca, El Paraiso
Processing methods:Washed
Varieties:

Caturra, Catuai, Pacas, Typica & (increasingly) Lempira, IHCAFE-90 & Parainema (Sarchimor type)

Port of shipment:

Puerto Cortes

Harvest:November – April
Altitude range: 
  • from 700 to 1000m: Central standard = de Menos Altura
  • from 1000 to 1500m: High Grown = Estricta
  • from 1500 to 2000m: Strictly High Grown
 
Export bag size:69 kg
Total yearly production:

6.1 million bags

Total number of coffee farmers:

more than 100,000

Cup Profile:

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HG EP

Origin:Honduras
Region:La Paz
Type:Arabica

SHG EP

Origin:Honduras
Region:La Paz
Type:Arabica

SHG EP Genuine Marcala

Origin:Honduras
Region:Marcala
Type:Arabica

SHG EP Santa Barbara

Origin:Honduras
Region:Copan
Type:Arabica
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