This coffee is a yearly anticipation, a quintessential offering from Central America. For the eighth consecutive year, we have purchased from this "El Puente" farm owned by Marysabel and Moises, a special Honduras coffee cultivated and processed for producing exceptional coffees in Honduras.

As a fourth-generation coffee farmer, Marysabel's connection to coffee is deeply intertwined with her family's history. Coffee cultivation in Marcala's family spans back to 1907, when her great-grandfather commenced coffee cultivation in Honduras. According to family lore, Don Felipe Garcia cultivated and processed coffee in Marcala, subsequently transporting my mule in leather sacks to a port in Germany for export to Germany. He received payment for his coffee in other tools and fertilizers, which he subsequently sold in a small store in Marcala.

Moises Herrera's coffee journey commenced in Guatemala, where he served as an employee of a Guatemalan coffee exporter. During a work trip to Honduras in 1992, Moises visited an area within the municipality of Chinacla, known just outside Marcala, which he identified as possessing the optimal altitude and conditions for producing high-quality coffee. Moises and Marysabel married in 1996, and together they embarked on the cultivation of coffee on their inaugural farm, La Matilde, which also happened to be the first coffee we bought back in 2014.

Moises and Marysabel are committed to enhancing the quality of their coffee and optimising their operational efficiency while simultaneously preserving their natural environment. In 2020, they strategically relocated their processing facilities with the primary objective of minimising water consumption. The newly implemented design now significantly reduces their facility's capacity to facilitate the movement of coffee. Furthermore, Moises and Marysabel demonstrate a profound commitment to community engagement. Annually, they generously contribute to the renovation of one of their workers' residences in Marcala.

The beauty of fresh crop is reflected in the vibrancy of the flavours coming through. The fruit notes encompass yellow stonefruits and dried fruits like golden raisins while the finish has rich flavours reminiscent of pecans. The coffee has a milky mouthfeel and sweet chocolate that comes along nicely with every sip.