Miraflores
In the eastern reaches of Honduras, near the borders of Guatemala and El Salvador, is the department of Ocotepeque. The rich volcanic soils and delicate microclimate make this area ideal for coffee production. Just outside the town of Mercedes is Miraflores, a farm owned and managed by Carlos Roberto Hernández, a third-generation coffee producer.
- Farm Miraflores
- Varietal IHCAFE 90, Obata, Pacas
- Process Fully washed
- Altitude 1,331 metres above sea level
- Town / City Mercedes
- Region Ocotepeque
- Owner Carlos Roberto Hernández
- Tasting Notes Floral earl grey tea, candied red apples, chocolates, hazelnuts, and brown sugar molasses.
- Farm Size 14 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.