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washed-processed bourbon, catuai, caturra, lempira, ihcafe 90, pacas, and typica from COMSA Cooperative grown at 1300-1700m in Marcala, La Paz with notes of cocoa powder • pecans • nectarine

archived: former 12oz bag price

$29.62 / 12oz

cocoa powder • pecans • nectarine

I’m excited about this decaf. This coffee from Honduras boasts a balanced profile without much of that distinct decaf-y taste at all. The cup profile mends woodsy cocoa notes with a pleasant acidity on the back end as it cools. In all honesty, I never go for decafs myself, but this bean has me way more inclined to grab that afternoon cup.

we’ve met COMSA Cooperative face to face, here is our story with them

The cooperative currently has around 1200 members in areas surrounding Marcala, with farms scattered across an altitude range of 1,300 to 1,700 meters above sea level. It's been a while since we had a Honduras coffee as a decaf, but this was one we couldn't pass up. It has the bright characteristics and balanced flavors that high grown Central American coffees are known for, and the cup clarity struck as as remarkably "un-decaf" in flavor. It was processed with a decaffeination method that utilizes steam to remove nearly 100% of the caffeine from coffee. The plant in Mexico where this coffee was processed has a reputation for producing a decafs that closely resemble the original non-decaf lots, which this coffee can attest to!

process Decaffeinated

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

altitude 1300-1700m

region Marcala, La Paz

tier Brown Label

Honduras

The introduction of coffee to Honduras is still a bit of a mystery. The earliest record of coffee production is dated back to the early 19th century when it was transported from the Caribbean. It was introduced under Spanish ownership but gained momentum after Honduras achieved independence. At the time, it was the second biggest export, only topped by bananas. By 2001 however, the production of coffee increased dramatically and became the primary cash crop within the country.

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