Last updated: 2026-09-17T00:20:50.368Z

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[0.0 out of 5 stars — 0 ratings](https://www.coffeelist.co/b/perc-coffee/archive-honduras-la-esmeralda/reviews)

**Process:** [Natural](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/natural)

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[Anaerobic](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/processing-method/anaerobic)

**Region:** [Comayagua, Honduras 🇭🇳](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/region/277717b8-223f-403b-9136-2ddc1db4a0d7)

**Variety:** [Caturra](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/caturra)

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[Typica](https://www.coffeelist.co/insights/variety/typica)

**Altitude:** ~1750 masl

**Recommended for:** Filter, Espresso

## What the Brand Says

> This coffee comes from La Esmeralda in Comayagua, Honduras. The area is known for its high altitude and volcanic soil, ideal for growing coffee. The team hand-picks the ripest cherries and places them in sealed barrels to ferment anaerobically for 19 hours. Afterward, they spread them on patios to dry in the sun. They'

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# Archive: Honduras La Esmeralda

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## Profile

### Taste characteristics

**Body:** 41/100 — Light & tea-like (0) to Full-bodied & creamy (100)

**Acidity:** 69/100 — Soft (0) to Bright & acidic (100)

**Sweetness:** 70/100 — Less sweet (0) to Very sweet (100)

**Bitterness:** 41/100 — Subtle bitterness (0) to Pronounced bitterness (100)

**Character:** 85/100 — Conventional (0) to Funky & novel (100)

**Roast level:** Light to medium — 3/7, from Extra light (1) to Extra dark (7)

## Tasting Notes

Cacao

White chocolate

Marshmallow

Red fruits

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