Archival Release #48 - Mario Moreno - 2019

A vibrant field blend of catuaí and pacas from Mario Moreno’s Los Andes plot in Santa Barbara, Honduras. Preserved since 2019, this lot offers layered sweetness and complexity with notes of brown sugar, stewed stone fruit, caramel, baking spice, and a citrus-black tea finish.

Archival Release #48 represents a specific snapshot of the work of producer Mario Moreno in the Santa Barbara region of Honduras. This 2019 harvest, roasted by Passenger Coffee, features a blend of Catuaí and Pacas varietals. These cultivars are widely recognized for their adaptability and potential for balanced cup profiles.

When evaluating coffees with these characteristics, tasters often look for the interplay between sweetness and acidity. The profile of this release—highlighting brown sugar, stewed stone fruit, caramel, baking spice, and citrus-black tea—offers a complex structure that can be mapped using a standard flavor wheel. While specific processing methods can significantly influence the final cup, the combination of these varietals from Santa Barbara frequently results in a nuanced experience that bridges the gap between deep, caramelized sugars and brighter, tea-like aromatics. This archival entry serves as a reference for the consistent quality achieved by Moreno during the 2019 season.