

Flor de Café, Honduras, Washed
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Green tea, lime and panela sugar
COFFEE PROFILE
A fruity and juicy Typica lot produced by María Eva López, with prominent notes of fresh lime, panela sugar and green tea.
TASTES LIKE | Green tea, lime and panela sugar |
ROAST | Espresso |
Story
María Eva López Aguilar is the dedicated producer behind the Honduras Flor de Café Typica Washed 2025, cultivated at Finca Flor de Café in the scenic El Picacho / Masaguara area of Intibucá. Situated at approximately 1,750 meters above sea level, the farm benefits from cool mountain air and fertile soils, ideal for growing the Typica variety. María Eva and her family manage the farm using traditional methods, relying on tools like the cuma, machete, and hoe. They enrich the soil with organic matter and carefully applied fertilisers, ensuring the health and productivity of their coffee trees.
From January to April, the family meticulously selects only the ripest cherries for harvest. These cherries are floated to remove any defects, then pulped and fermented for about 24 hours. Following fermentation, the beans are washed clean and dried slowly on solar beds for 12–15 days until they reach the desired moisture content of 10–12%. Despite facing challenges such as low market prices and limited institutional support, María Eva's unwavering commitment to quality and reliance on family labor have sustained the farm's operations.
In recent years, the exceptional quality of her coffees has gained international recognition through collaborations with specialty exporters. This has brought Finca Flor de Café into the spotlight, celebrated for the clarity, sweetness, and elegance that Typica showcases in the highlands of Intibucá, solidifying María Eva's reputation as a skilled and resilient coffee producer.
PRODUCER | María Eva López Aguilar |
REGION | El Picacho and Masaguara, Intibucá |
VARIETAL | Typica |
PROCESS | Washed |
ALTITUDE | 1750 masl |

Origin
El Picacho and Masaguara, Intibucá, Honduras
Coffee cultivation in the El Picacho / Masaguara area of Intibucá, Honduras, is a vital part of the highland coffee tradition in western Honduras, where coffee has long been an economic and cultural cornerstone. Introduced in the 18th and 19th centuries, it wasn't until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that Intibucá emerged as a primary coffee-growing region. The mountainous terrain, with elevations often exceeding 1,600 meters, cool nights, and rich volcanic soils, is ideal for Arabica varieties like Typica and Bourbon.
Initially, coffee was grown in mixed-shade systems alongside subsistence crops such as maize and beans. By the mid-20th century, smallholder farms dominated the landscape, primarily selling to local intermediaries due to developing infrastructure. The 1970s brought organised support with the formation of IHCAFE, which provided training and linked farmers to international markets. Despite facing challenges like Hurricane Mitch in 1998 and a coffee leaf rust epidemic in the 2010s, Intibucá has gained recognition for specialty-grade coffees.
Today, the highlands of Intibucá, including El Picacho and Masaguara, are celebrated for producing Typica, Bourbon, and Catuai with exceptional clarity, sweetness, and acidity. Farmers now focus on microlots, washed processes, and direct partnerships with specialty buyers, elevating the region's profile in the global specialty coffee market.
BREW GUIDE
How to get the best tasting cup
NOTE THESE ARE A STARTING POINT AND INDICATE A RANGE TO WORK WITHIN
Age Best Used | 10-25 days after roast |
Brew Parameters | Dose 20.3g in the portafilter to extract 42g in the cups in 25 seconds at 93.5 degrees C. |
Best Freeze Date | 10-14 days after roast |