Our August coffee of the month is a yellow honey process coffee from Finca Liquidambar in the La Paz municipality of Honduras. This coffee is smooth and velvety with a sweet, lingering finish. The medium-heavy body and balance of acidity and bitterness make this a wonderfully satisfying cup of coffee. The cup starts with a light fruit acidity. Notes of cooked nectarine and loquat set a sweet, fruity tone from the first sip. In the middle, rich milk chocolate sweetness develops and carries through, grounded by deeper notes of brown sugar that add a darker, more complex sweetness. In the finish, the chocolate and brown sugar linger together, leaving a smooth, lasting sweetness on the palate. Roast Color: Medium Cupping Notes: Brown Sugar, Milk Chocolate, Cooked Nectarine About the coffee of the month: We feature a new coffee every month. This allows us to explore more of the world of coffee outside of our normal offerings. It is available this month only, while supplies last. Story: This coffee is produced by Roberto Rene González and milled as a single farm micro-lot at RAOS (Cooperativa Regional de Agricultores Orgánicos de la Sierra) where Roberto is a member and the general manager. Roberto and his family own a 37 acre farm called Finca Liquidámbar located in the community of Guascotoro within the municipality of San Jose in the department of La Paz, Honduras. Roberto was one of the first in his community to earn a university degree. After graduating with a degree in business management, Roberto returned home to manage RAOS and to help his family run the coffee farm. Roberto is currently working to get 19 acres of his farm formally recognized as a biological reserve. The goal is for the reserve to become a destination for tourism in the area. Finca Liquidámbar provides year-round employment to 7 people and another 30 people during the harvest. Roberto, his wife Odalma and their two children partner with local schools and local organizations for road improvements and youth activities.
Whole Bean, Percolator/Coarse (#9), French Press/Gold Filter (#7), Medium/Chemex (#6), Drip (#5), Fine/Melita (#4), Espresso (#3), Extra-Fine/Turkish (#2)