Honduras El Ocotal

Brought to us by our partners at Bon Café, this lot is a single-farm selection from Juan Pascual's El Ocotal in La Laguna, Lempira. Bon Café works with smallholder farmers across Honduras and helps connect them with buyers to build long-term relationships. This is our first year sourcing from Juan Pascual and this release marks our first of the season from Honduras. It stood out for its sweetness, balance, and complexity.

Produced by Juan Pascual in the La Laguna region of Lempira, the Honduras El Ocotal represents the meticulous work of dedicated farmers in this Honduras · La Laguna, Lempira growing area. Sourced and roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee, this selection is defined by its inherent sweetness, balance, and complexity. While every harvest reflects the unique microclimate of its origin, coffees from this region are often celebrated for their approachable profiles and structural integrity.

When evaluating a coffee of this caliber, tasters often look for how these foundational qualities interact on the palate. To better understand the nuances of such a balanced cup, one might reference the flavor wheel to identify specific descriptors that emerge within the broader categories of sweetness and complexity. By focusing on the interplay between these characteristics, drinkers can gain a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in bringing this specific lot from the mountains of Lempira to the final brew.