Honduras La Pila

This is our second consecutive release from our long-time Direct Trade partners at Bon Café. It was grown by German Antonio Mejia on his farm La Pila in Lempira, Honduras, an area renowned for its high quality coffees.

His farm has several varieties, including Bourbon and two Cattura hybrids: Lempira and IHCAFE 90.

Produced by German Antonio Mejia in the Lempira region, Honduras La Pila represents a focused expression of the Bourbon varietal. This classic cultivar is widely celebrated in the specialty coffee industry for its balanced sweetness and complex mouthfeel, often serving as a benchmark for quality in Central American production. As you explore the nuances of this specific lot from Honduras · Lempira, consider how the unique microclimate of the region influences the final cup profile.

Sourced and roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee, this selection invites a deeper engagement with the sensory experience of high-quality coffee. To better identify and articulate the specific characteristics found in this Bourbon, we recommend referencing the flavor wheel during your tasting. By breaking down the cup into distinct aromatic and taste categories, you can more effectively map the interplay between the producer’s careful cultivation and the roaster’s approach to highlighting the inherent qualities of the bean.