Honduras
Selección Oropendolas
Cup Profile
Acidity: Clean, medium brightness
Body: Medium
Flavour Notes: Peach, butterscotch and malt biscuit sweetness
Aroma: Fresh, fruit forward aromatics with soft sweetness
Caffeine: Standard for Arabica
Roast level - Medium/Dark
Use & Applications
Filter Brewing: Clean and vibrant with clear sweetness
Espresso: Balanced shots with gentle acidity and soft fruit notes
Milk Based Drinks: Maintains structure while remaining smooth and sweet
Batch Brew and Pour Over: Consistent and approachable profile
Honduras Selección Oropendolas Washed;
Honduras Selección Oropendolas Washed is a smallholder coffee built around clarity, gentle sweetness, and classic Central American balance. Sourced from a group of growers in the El Paraíso region, this coffee is ideal for those who enjoy a clean, structured cup with approachable acidity.
What “Selección Oropendolas Washed” actually means (and why it matters)
“Selección Oropendolas” refers to a carefully curated lot made up of coffee from seven small farms working collaboratively in the mountainous El Paraíso region of Honduras. These producers grow a mix of traditional and modern varieties, combining local knowledge with a focus on quality and consistency.
“Washed” describes the processing method, where ripe cherries are depulped, fermented, fully washed, and then dried. This approach highlights clarity, sweetness, and definition in the cup, allowing origin character to come through clearly.
Taste & character in the cup
Expect a medium bodied cup with bright but balanced acidity. Flavours often lean toward stone fruit and soft sweetness, with notes of peach, butterscotch, and malt biscuit. The result is a clean, lively cup that remains smooth and approachable.
Processing & growing conditions
This coffee is washed processed, with careful fermentation and drying on patios and raised beds. The farms sit at high altitudes, helping slow cherry development and build structure, sweetness, and complexity in the final cup.
Varieties commonly found in this lot include IHCAFE 90, Lempira, and Parainema, all well suited to Honduras growing conditions.
Where it comes from: El Paraíso, Honduras
El Paraíso is one of Honduras’ recognised coffee growing regions, known for its mountainous terrain and smallholder farms. Coffee production here focuses on washed processing, resulting in coffees that are clean, balanced, and versatile across brewing styles.