Expreso Paraiseño
In the Lodoza, El Paraíso region of Honduras, the Padilla family acquired land in 2019 that today is Finca Expreso Paraiseño. The area is known for its rich soils and delicate climate, ideal for coffee production. They started their farming initiative by selecting coffee varietals that were better suited to the area and utilized sustainable farming practices. The coffee was intercropped with other plants to improve soil health and provide nutrients.
- Farm Expreso Paraiseño
- Varietal Parainema
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,450 metres above sea level
- Region El Paraiso
- Owner Gerardo Peñalva
- Tasting Notes Almond, Brown Sugar, Milk Chocolate
- Farm Size 70 hectares
Throughout the past century, coffee has historically been one of Honduras’ leading exports (alongside bananas), and since the mid-2000s, total annual coffee production has grown in leaps and bounds. During the 2009/10 crop year, Honduras produced approximately 3.6 million bags of Arabica coffee (already a big increase over 1999/2000). By 2014/2015, the country had become Central America’s top grower (and number 7 in the world), with a yield of over 5 million bags (all Arabica varietals). With the highest production per capita in the world and various business drivers keeping the industry growing, experts agree that it wouldn’t be surprising for the country to reach 8 million bags in the foreseeable future. All in all, the story is clear: Honduras is an excellent coffee-producing country with a plethora of untapped potential for specialty lots.