MONTHLY SPECIAL - Honduras, Finca la Antartida, Las Botijas Honey

Every month, our resident Q Grader and third-generation Wogan, James, searches the world to find a coffee that is ‘weird and wonderful’, and truly excites. A micro-lot, a great back-story, an impressive cooperative, or a particularly unusual taste; once it's gone, it's gone.

We keep the prices of these extraordinary coffees down, so that you have the chance to try something that you might not be able to get your hands on otherwise. 

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About the Farm & Producer

Finca La Antártida is a 21-hectare coffee farm nestled in the mountainous terrain of Las Botijas, within the La Paz department of Honduras. Owned and operated by dedicated producer Juan Silvestre, the farm is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,700 metres above sea level. This high altitude, combined with a cool, mountainous climate, ensures the coffee cherries mature slowly, allowing for a highly developed, complex profile.

Las Botijas is part of the renowned Montecillos coffee-growing region, an area celebrated for its fertile soils and unique microclimates. It is a rural community where traditional customs are proudly preserved, such as transporting goods using ox-drawn carts. The community's dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainable farming practices shines through in the exceptional quality of their coffee production.

The Selection Process

This coffee comes to us via a "Farm Select" sourcing program. These are excellent, highly traceable lots sourced from individual farms that offer an elevated cup profile. By supporting these selections, we are able to ensure that individual coffee farmers directly receive the monetary impact of the quality premiums paid for their harvest.

The Honey Processing Method

Originally developed in Costa Rica as a way to significantly reduce water usage, the honey process has gained widespread popularity across Central America. This method is a hybrid of washed and natural processing. Small, quality-focused producers in Honduras have recently adopted this technique to beautifully complement and elevate the characteristics of the region's traditional profile.