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Environmental characteristics and protection; mountains, reserves, ecology, fauna, plants: Located in a coffee growing region with plenty of vegetation and closet to the Celaque mountain. Indigenous communities or associations: None Historical contribution of the Region: During the last 4 years Specialty Coffees of this zone compete with each other and they associate in order to maintain and be able to offer a good quality coffee with good milling practices. How did the farm initiate: I began with a quarter of a hectare and now I have 2 hectares in a farm located in the village of Capucas at an altitude of 1600 MASL. ¿What is the secret of your success? Continuous investment to quality. ¿How do you feel as a winner in COE? Thankful with God in the first place, thankful to COE Program that IHCAFE promotes and thankful to my fellow farmers. Your experience in COE: First time participating.
Rank | 13 |
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Farm Name | Cerro Gacho |
Farmer/Rep. | José Luis Estévez Medrano |
Altitude | 1600 |
Country | Honduras |
Year | 2011 |
Size (30kg boxes) | 29 |
City | Capucas |
Region | Copán |
Program | Honduras 2011 |
Month | - |
Aroma/Flavor | jasmine, almond, green tea, caramel, tart red berries, blackcurrant, orange |
Acidity | cherry acidity, moderate |
Other | complex, subtle, elegant, soft cocoa finish |
Processing system | Washed |
Variety | Caturra |
Coffee Growing Area | 2 |
Farm Size | 2 |
Auction Lot Size (lbs.) | 1914 |
High bid | 6.00 |
Total value | 11484 |
High bidders | Blue Bottle Coffee Co. |