Day 19. Honduras - Hacienda Monte Cristo
This Strictly High Grown (SHG) coffee comes from Hacienda Montecristo, a family-owned farm in western Honduras that has been in the Medina family since 1916. Situated in the municipality of Veracruz, just 15 km from Santa Rosa de Copán, the farm lies in the fertile valleys of the Mayan Mountains, near the Guatemalan border. Here, at 1,670 metres above sea level, coffee thrives in a mild subtropical climate, enriched by volcanic soils and high rainfall.
Hacienda Montecristo spans nearly 280 hectares, with coffee as its main crop. The farm is planted with a diverse mix of varieties, including Anacafe 14, Etiozar, Marcelleza, Amarillo, Catuai, Catuai Rojo, Caturra, and Java, reflecting both tradition and innovation. This lot is organic-certified, processed using the yellow honey method, and sun-dried slowly on raised beds to preserve sweetness and complexity. In the cup, expect flavours of milk chocolate, nuts, and tropical fruit with a balanced, satisfying profile.
Coffee has deep roots in Honduras, believed to have arrived from Costa Rica in the early 1800s. Today, Honduras is Central America’s largest producer, yet its reputation has often been overshadowed by neighbours like Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. Despite challenges such as limited infrastructure and heavy rainfall that complicates drying, farms like Hacienda Montecristo prove that Honduras has the terroir and expertise to rival the best.
At Hacienda Montecristo, coffee is treated as a jewel. The Medina family has invested in sustainable farming practices, expanded their solar drying patios to handle larger volumes while maintaining quality, and added new plantings to steadily increase production each year. Their goal is simple: to share the rich flavours of Honduran coffee with the world, while protecting the land and legacy for future generations.
This lot exemplifies why Honduras deserves a place on the global specialty stage: a coffee of heritage, sustainability, and exceptional flavour.
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