Honduras - Beneficio San Vicente Community Lot

This community lot from Beneficio San Vicente celebrates the beauty of straightforward, delicious coffee. Sweet and playful with a washed process finish, it's endlessly drinkable and smooth on the first sip and even more interesting as it cools, revealing subtle layers of complexity. Perfect for savoring through summer's final stretch. Check out the info below and grab a bag now! 

Coffee Info:  We Taste: Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Plum  Process: Washed  Varietal: Pacas, Catuai, Parainema, Bourbon, IHCAFE90, and Lempira. MASL: 1450-1700

 

From our pals at The Coffee Quest:

Beneficio San Vicente is located in the department of Santa Barbara in Honduras, near Lake Yojoa (the only lake in Honduras!). Working as a hub for Specialty Coffee in the country, this is not your typical exporting outlet. The company specializes in not only SHG Communal Lots but also regional Communal Lots and Single-Farm Micro-Lots. They work primarily with farmers who have an average of 3 Ha of coffee and grow the following varieties: Pacas, Catuai, Parainema, Bourbon, IHCAFE90, and Lempira.

Farmers that contribute to their SHG Communal Lots typically process Washed coffees; the cherries are de-pulped, fermented in open tanks for approximately 16 hours, and then washed and dried either in traditional greenhouse structures for 1-2 weeks or in mechanical dryers.

Sourced from the renowned Santa Barbara region, this community lot represents the collaborative efforts of the Beneficio San Vicente collective. Grown at elevations between 1450 and 1700 masl, the coffee undergoes a washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. By removing the fruit flesh before drying, producers ensure a clean cup profile that emphasizes the terroir of the Honduran highlands.

In the cup, Brandywine Coffee Roasters highlights a classic, approachable profile defined by notes of caramel, milk chocolate, and plum. While these specific descriptors provide a starting point for your palate, you can further explore the nuances of your brew by referencing the flavor wheel. This lot serves as an excellent example of how meticulous regional processing can yield a balanced, comforting experience that remains consistent across various brewing methods.