Introduction to La Salisa Estate, 2024 Honduras COE Champion

Source:Best Coffee > News Author:qjroot Published:2024-06-23 18:16:56

In Central America, due to favorable geographical conditions, many countries grow coffee, such as El Salvador, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, etc., among which Honduras has now become the second largest coffee exporter in Central America and the tenth largest in the world.

The country has a tropical climate. The coastal plains feature a tropical rainforest climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, abundant rainfall, and complex mountainous terrain that contributes to mild temperatures. These conditions make it highly suitable for coffee cultivation.

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Opalaca Region: Located between Santa Bárbara, Intibucá, and Lempira provinces, it features very delicate acidity with an overall balanced profile. The cup exhibits tropical fruit flavors such as grape and mulberry, with a sweet-and-sour aftertaste that highlights a strong lemon note, balanced by the sweetness of honey and caramel, along with distinct fruity characteristics. The growing altitude ranges from 1100 to 1700 meters, with annual rainfall between 1350 and 1900 millimeters. Meanwhile, La Salsa Estate from the Opalaca region won the 2024 COE championship with its washed Gesha, scoring 91.21 points.

Currently, Benjamin grows many varieties at La Salsa Estate, such as Bourbon, Typica, Pacas, SL28, and Geisha, and also operates the San Vicente coffee processing factory together with his cousins Arturo Paz and Fidel Paz. The facility is equipped with advanced machinery to ensure the production of high-quality coffee beans. Moreover,

Introduction to La Salisa Estate, 2024 Honduras COE Champion

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