A team of 10 people work with Jose Rodriguez to process the coffee he grows. All cherry is carefully hand harvested when fully ripe. The coffee is then pulped and fermented dry for 24 hours. The coffee is then washed and dried in solar driers for about 15 days.
The Honduras coffee works well for all brew methods and has a diverse range of tasting notes, including apricot, raisin, tropical fruit, and intense sweet syrup.
Jose Yovany Rodriguez began brewing coffee in 1985. Coffee has always been present in his life as a side gig while he worked in different places to make a living and support his family. As time went by, Jose was able to buy land to plant coffee.
Honduras has transformed its coffee industry. Historically known for lower-quality coffee blends, recent advancements in processing and cooperative organisation have elevated its specialty coffee status. Learn more about Honduran coffee.