Caramel and a faint floral note on the dry aroma; soft orange and red-plum acidity on entry; brown sugar and honey sweetness through the middle; a round, clean body; and a finish of milk chocolate and toasted almond.
Buying Tips
DO Marcala: In 2005 Marcala became Honduras's first protected designation of origin for coffee, with defined boundaries, altitudes, and quality standards
Organic: Growers are mostly smallholder cooperatives; organic and Fairtrade certifications are common, often with shade-grown farming
Harvest: The main picking season runs roughly December to March
Brewing Notes
Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, 91°C, ratio 1:15
Iced: The citrus and caramel sweet-tartness stays vivid when chilled