Coffee from Honduras – History of the coffee industry

When talking about Honduras, associations immediately arise with the revolutionary spirit of the local population. It is difficult to imagine that militant residents patiently grow coffee. In fairness, it should be noted that for many decades this occupation really did not seem worthy of attention to them.

Although the first seedlings were planted in this favorable territory as early as the end of the 18th century, there were no large plantations. Only in the second half of the last century did the Hondurans appreciate the potential of the industry and, with their characteristic zeal, set to work. As a result, they quickly overtook their neighbors and became leaders in Central America in terms of the amount of exported product.

How Coffee Is Made in Honduras

Climate and landscape are two favorable factors for growing capricious Arabica. There is enough moisture and sun, and the area is rich in mountain plateaus.

Production features:

1. The harvest is collected from November to April.
2. The coffee ripens under the canopy of the ubiquitous banana palms in this country. Incidentally, they were once the main competitor of Arabica for the attention of farmers.
3. The abundance of rain means that natural drying is not always possible. Therefore, special equipment is used for this purpose.
4. The grains are processed using a wet method.
5. The industry is developing thanks to small farms, which employ more than 10% of the country’s population.
6. Researchers from the National Coffee Institute are working to improve quality.
7. The industry is recognized as a priority in agriculture, therefore, issues of selection, cultivation, storage and fast delivery are studied at a serious level.
8. Selected grains from high mountain regions from 1000 to 2000 meters above sea level are exported.
9. Coffee tourism is popular. Foreigners are willingly taken to model farms and shown how coffee is made in Honduras. A mandatory item on the program: tasting and buying plantation varieties.

Coffee varieties and brands

If we talk about biological species, then the palm belongs to Arabica Bourbon. But there are also other varieties:

• Typica;
• Caturra;
• Pacas;
• Catuai.

The main classification is based on the quality and size of the grain, as well as the region of cultivation.

1. SHG is a product from high-mountain plantations located above 1500 meters above sea level.
2. HG is also an excellent coffee, but not as rich and bright, grown at an altitude of over 1000 meters.
3. Standard – beans are collected from trees planted at an altitude of 700 to 1000 meters.

The most famous brands of coffee from Honduras:

Madeo is a dense coffee with a rich taste. Bitterness prevails, and acidity is expressed moderately, but is also present and resembles a wine taste. Notes of chocolate and exotic fruits are felt. Thanks to this, the flavor bouquet cannot be called boring, it is bright and diverse.

Eva Dia is a strong coffee, but this is not due to the peculiarities of cultivation, but to the dark roast.

San Marcos is another member of the SHG family with a perfect balance of taste and aroma. Experts promise that in every sip you can catch fruity and tobacco notes.

Coffee from Honduras is often exported as blends from different plantations, united by the SHG label. The selection criteria are the size and quality of the beans from highland areas.

Recipe from the coffee shops of Honduras

The locals have come up with many interesting recipes. They are already used to them, but for us such a list of ingredients looks very exotic. But the taste is surprisingly original.

Ingredients :

• ground coffee;
• coconut milk;
• almond;
• cinnamon;
• coconut flakes;
• ice cream.

Method of preparation

1. Chill the milk in the freezer. It should be not just cool, but ice cold.
2. Brew coffee in any way you like, but it should be strong enough.
3. Pour coconut milk into the bottom of the cup and immediately pour in hot coffee.
4. Add a pinch of cinnamon and almonds.
5. Top with a small scoop of ice cream and sprinkle with coconut.

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