Characteristics: This varietal is a hybrid of Mundo Novo and Caturra and is highly resistant to natural elements that coffee trees face at higher altitudes. It originated in Brazil but is now widely planted throughout Central America. Both the red and yellow strains demonstrate high acidity.
Notes: Almonds, Citrus, Sweet, Orange, Balanced, Bright, Citrus, Lima, Grapefruit.
Altitude: 1,500 – 1,550 mts / 5,000 – 5,085 feet.
Major microclimate influence: Descendent cold and humid air from the mountain range of la Sierra de Las Minas, and warm ascendant winds from the river Motagua’s valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 a 2,000 mm / 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 2-28 degrees C / 35.6 – 82.4 degrees F.
Drying Process: Dryer.
Type of Shade: Inga.
Harvest Season: January – April/May.
Characteristics: The coffee plant has medium to narrow leaves with young shoot-tips that have a light bronze color. According to the World Coffee Research, recent genetic tests have confirmed that K7 is related to the Bourbon genetic group.
Notes: Almonds, Citrus, Orange, Balanced, Solid Apple, Sweet.
Altitude: 1,400 – 1,500 mts / 4,500 – 5,000 feet.
Major microclimate influence: Descendent cold and humid air from the mountain range of la Sierra de Las Minas, and warm ascendant winds from the river Motagua’s valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 a 2,000 mm / 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 2-28 degrees C / 35.6 – 82.4 degrees F.
Drying Process: Dryer.
Type of Shade: Inga.
Harvest Season: January – April/May.
Characteristics: The Gesha plant itself has a tall stature, and is characterized by its oval structure of the bean, strong perfumed floral scent of the blossoms and elongated leaves. The plant is able to stand bitter cold weather conditions.
Notes: Melon, apricot, peach and jasmine. Citric acidity and silky body.
Altitude: 1,450 – 1,600 mts / 4,600 – 5,100 feet.
Major microclimate influence: Descendent cold and humid air from the mountain range of la Sierra de Las Minas, and warm ascendant winds from the river Motagua’s valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 a 2,000 mm/ 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 2-28 degrees C / 35.6 – 82.4 degrees F.
Drying Process: African Beds.
Type of Shade: Chalum.
Harvest Season: February – May.
Characteristics: The coffee plant is of compact structure and it has green tips. Being a natural mutation of Bourbon, it is a well-adapated plant to high altitude conditions and tolerant of strong winds. Villa Sarchi is perhaps most well known as one of the namesakes of the “Sarchimor” group of coffees.
Notes: Chocolate, green apple, balanced, almonds.
Altitude: 1,500 – 1,550 mts / 5,000 – 5,085 feet.
Major microclimate influence: Descendent cold and humid air from the mountain range of la Sierra de Las Minas, and warm ascendant winds from the river Motagua’s valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 a 2,000 mm / 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 2-28 degrees C / 35.6 – 82.4 degrees F.
Drying Process: Dryer.
Type of Shade: Inga.
Harvest Season: January – April/May.
Characteristics: The coffee plant is very tall, it has large leaves, large internodes and bronze color leaf tips. It has a very good cup quality, but it is highly susceptible to rust and has a low yielding.
Notes: Floral, citrus, lime, perfumed, persistent. Red Apple.
Altitude: 1,600 -1,700 mts / 5,250 – 5,400 feet.
Major microclimate influence: Descendent cold and humid air from the mountain range of la Sierra de Las Minas, and warm ascendant winds from the river Motagua’s valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 a 2,000 mm / 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 0 – 24 degrees C / 32 – 75.2 degrees F.
Drying Process: Dryer.
Type of Shade: Inga.
Harvest Season: February – May.
Characteristics: Pacamara is the result of crossing of Maragogype (giant grain found in Brazil) and Pacas (a minor mutation of the Bourbon found in El Salvador). It is a very prestigious variety of coffee, not only for its size but also for its quality in cup. The coffee plant is tall, with a green or bronze color tip leaf and a very large bean.
Notes: Fruit, lime, sweet, juicy.
Altitude: 1,600 -1,700 mts / 5,250 – 5,400 feet.
Major microclimate influence: Descendent cold and humid air from the mountain range of la Sierra de Las Minas, and warm ascendant winds from the river Motagua’s valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 a 2,000 mm / 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 0 – 24 degrees C / 32 – 75.2 degrees F.
Drying Process: Dryer.
Type of Shade: Inga.
Harvest Season: February – May.
Characteristics: It is a natural mutation that took place in the farm, between the varieties of Maragogype and Catuaí. The coffee tree offers large coffee beans, is of leafy complexion, and has long branches that drag to the ground, so Pedro Fernández named it “Kimono”, since it gives the impression of being a female silhouette who wears a kimono.
Notes: sugar, berries, caramel, chocolate, dried fruits, granadilla, lime, honey, vanilla.
Altitude: 1,500 – 1,600 meters / 4,950 – 5,250 feet.
Great influence of the microclimate:: Cold and humid air descending from the Sierra de Las Minas mountain range and warm ascending winds from the Motagua river valley.
Annual rainfall: 1,500 to 2,000 mm / 60 – 79 inches.
Ave. Temp: 2-28 degrees C / 35.6 – 82.4 degrees F.
Drying Process: 50% African beds – 50% Dryer for washed coffee and 100% in African beds for micro lots of Natural coffee.
Type of Shade: Inga.
Harvest Season: February – April/May.