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HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK)

Roasted by SkyTop Coffee

This dark roast coffee is grown by the Café Organico Marcala cooperative in the Marcala region of Honduras.

HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK) — SkyTop Coffee
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From the roaster

Origin Information

Grower

Café Organico Marcala, S.A. (COMSA) | 1500 coffee producers

Variety

Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Lempira, Ihcafe 90, Pacas, and Typica

Region

Marcala, La Paz, Honduras

Harvest

November - February

Altitude

1300 – 1700 meters

Soil

Clay minerals

Process

Fully washed and dried in the sun and mechanical driers

— SkyTop Coffee

Context

Sourced from the high-altitude landscapes of Honduras · Marcala, La Paz, this offering from SkyTop Coffee highlights the meticulous work of the producers at Café Organico Marcala, S.A. (COMSA). Grown between 1300 and 1700 masl, the coffee undergoes a fully washed preparation, a method often favored for its ability to highlight the inherent clarity and structural acidity of the bean. While dark roasts are frequently chosen to emphasize deep, caramelized sugars and a heavier mouthfeel, the specific regional characteristics of Marcala often provide a balanced foundation for this profile. To better understand how these processing and roasting choices influence the final cup, we encourage you to explore the flavor wheel as you evaluate the nuances of this particular lot. This selection serves as a testament to the consistent quality emerging from the cooperative efforts of the COMSA producers in this renowned coffee-growing region.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK) grown?

HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK), roasted by SkyTop Coffee, is sourced from Marcala, Honduras.

How is HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK) processed?

HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK) uses the Fully washed process.

What roast level is HONDURAS - MARCALA LA PAZ (DARK)?

It is roasted to a dark level.

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