Finca Pashapa – Dark Roast

Finca Pashapa, owned by the Salazar family in western Honduras, is our longest-standing coffee supplier. Their steadfast commitment to sustainable farm management, even in the face of significant climate challenges, has been inspiring to witness. This year, we're featuring their coffee as a dark-roasted, single-origin selection. Finca Pashapa Dark Roast features rich flavors of dark chocolate and roasted marshmallow with a velvety texture, embodying the depth of our collaboration.

Pronunciation: FEEN-cuh pah-SHOP-ah

Produced by the Salazar family in Honduras, Finca Pashapa represents a focused approach to regional coffee production. This specific offering from Counter Culture Coffee is presented as a dark roast, a profile often utilized to emphasize deep, caramelized sugars and heavy body. In the cup, this lot highlights notes of dark chocolate and roasted marshmallow, showcasing how roasting techniques can transform the inherent characteristics of a bean into a comforting, dessert-like experience.

When exploring coffees with such pronounced roast-driven profiles, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuances between different types of sweetness and bitterness. While lighter roasts often highlight the acidity and floral qualities of a coffee, darker roasts like this one from the Salazar family prioritize the development of rich, toasted flavors. This selection serves as a classic example of how specific processing and roasting choices can create a distinct, indulgent profile for the daily drinker.