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Archive: Honduras La Leona

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

This balanced coffee from the Santa Bárbara mountains features notes of cranberry, lemongrass, and clover honey with a smooth texture.

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Archive: Honduras La Leona — Verve Coffee Roasters
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CranberryLemongrassClover Honey

From the roaster

Honduras La Leona is grown on the southern slopes of the Santa Bárbara Mountain range, where high elevation and cool mountain conditions support slow cherry maturation and balanced acidity. Washed processing brings clarity and restraint to the cup, allowing Cranberry and Lemongrass notes to stay fresh and focused while a gentle Clover Honey sweetness adds roundness. The Parainema cultivar anchors the profile, contributing smooth texture and approachable structure, resulting in a balanced, consistent, and easy-to-enjoy profile.

— Verve Coffee Roasters

Context

Sourced from the Santa Bárbara Mountain range, Archive: Honduras La Leona represents a distinct expression of the Parainema varietal. This specific lot is prepared using the washed process, a method typically employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. By removing the fruit flesh before drying, producers often achieve a cleaner cup profile that allows the terroir of the region to shine through.

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, this coffee presents a nuanced sensory experience characterized by notes of cranberry, lemongrass, and clover honey. While individual perceptions of flavor can vary, those looking to better identify these specific descriptors may find the flavor wheel to be a helpful reference tool. This selection offers a refined look at how careful processing and varietal selection contribute to the final cup, providing a balanced and bright experience for the discerning palate.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archive: Honduras La Leona grown?

Archive: Honduras La Leona, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Marcala, Honduras.

What does Archive: Honduras La Leona taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Cranberry, Lemongrass, and Clover Honey.

How is Archive: Honduras La Leona processed?

Archive: Honduras La Leona uses the Washed process.

What roast level is Archive: Honduras La Leona?

It is roasted to a light level.

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