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Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas

Roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters

This vibrant, layered coffee from Santa Bárbara features notes of ripe red cherry, juicy persimmon, and fresh lemongrass.

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Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas — Verve Coffee Roasters
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Ripe Red CherryPersimmonLemongrass

From the roaster

Ripe Red Cherry greets the palate in this standout coffee from Santa Bárbara, Honduras. Juicy notes of Persimmon and fresh Lemongrass follow, creating a vibrant, layered cup that keeps you coming back for more.

— Verve Coffee Roasters

Context

Produced by Roberto Sabillón in the Santa Bárbara region of Honduras, this Archive selection showcases the distinct potential of the Pacas varietal when subjected to controlled fermentation. By utilizing an anaerobic processing method, the producer creates an environment that can significantly alter the development of sugars and acids within the cherry. While traditional washed coffees often highlight the inherent characteristics of the bean, anaerobic processing frequently pushes the profile toward more intense, fruit-forward expressions.

In this specific lot from Verve Coffee Roasters, the resulting cup presents a complex interplay of ripe red cherry, persimmon, and lemongrass. These notes sit at the intersection of stone fruit sweetness and bright, herbal acidity. For those looking to better understand how these specific descriptors align with broader sensory categories, consulting a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool for identifying the nuances found in such experimental processing techniques.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas grown?

Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas, roasted by Verve Coffee Roasters, is sourced from Marcala, Honduras.

What does Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Ripe Red Cherry, Persimmon, and Lemongrass.

How is Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas processed?

Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas uses the Anaerobic process.

What roast level is Archive: Honduras Roberto Sabillón Anaerobic Pacas?

It is roasted to a light level.

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