Honduras washed Arabica SHG EP Siguatepeque, Los Geranios

Located in the very middle of Central America, Honduras is a country that shows off its natural beauty. Mountainous landscapes covered with endless forests and jungles with abundant wildlife are characteristic of this beautiful country. Some people even refer to Honduras as the „green lung“ of Central America.

Los Geranios is a special L+B coffee grown in the lush mountain landscapes of the Comayagua and Montecillos ranges, specifically in Siguatepeque. The region’s mild climate and high altitudes of up to 1,700 masl create ideal conditions for the production of high-quality coffee. Surrounded by dense tropical rainforest, coffee is typically grown in the shadow of many native trees.

Los Geranios is produced by farmers who are part of the Cooperativa Cafetalera Siguatepeque Limitada (COHORSIL). The cooperative was founded in 1980 by 12 farmers from Siguatepeque who initially started selling agricultural supplies. In 2000, they started exporting coffees, and today they have over 1,000 members who receive technical support and training in best agricultural practices that emphasize increasing quality and productivity, while taking care of the region’s natural resources.

During the harvest season, the coffee cherries are hand-picked with great care before being processed in the cooperative’s wet mill. After being depulped and fermented, the beans are then thoroughly washed with clean water to remove any remaining mucilage or debris, and then dried on patios until reaching around 40% moisture. Drying is then finalized in mechanical dryers and followed by storage in a warehouse in Siguatepeque until it is moved the COHORSIL’s dry mill to be prepared for export.