Description
This is Black Honey “18 Rabbit” coffee, a honey-processed version made with the slowest drying method, producing beans similar to those of naturally processed coffee. Fruity, sweet, and wine-like fermentation notes give it a unique flavor. Unlike naturally processed coffee, this coffee has more body, vibrant acidity, and a balance of darker nuances. Flhor Zelaya Ontreras set out to change the coffee culture in her region. Since starting her first farm at the age of five, she has focused on organic farming. Now, as an adult, Flhor is committed to the total sustainability of the land. She obtained biodynamic certification, which guarantees that her crops are not only free of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, but also that coffee cultivation does not disrupt the ecosystem, but rather works in harmony with it.
The name of this coffee, “18 Rabbit,” pays homage to Honduras’ rich cultural heritage, evoking the figure of Uaxaclajuun Ubʼaah Kʼawiil, the thirteenth ruler of the ancient Mayan city of Copán. Popularly known as “18 Rabbit” due to the interpretation of the glyphs of his name on the stelae, this king was a great patron of the arts and responsible for the most beautiful and detailed monuments at the archaeological site, known as the “Forest of the Kings.” Just as the Mayan ruler carved history in stone, the Zelaya Ontreras family carves quality into every bean, cultivating these lands in Marcala with a deep connection to their ancestral roots and a respect for nature.
She manages an all-female cooperative and has now partnered with Cafe Kreyol and Cafe Femenino, to begin an entrepreneur program for indigenous women in the mountains.
Healthier land makes better coffee, and for her hard work, Flhor earns over 300% higher wages than the Fair Trade minimum. We have come to love her in the time we have known her, and we hope you can see why.
Tasting Notes: A great example of a honey processed coffee. We thought best around a medium roast, pulls greater flavor depth without being too strong or acidic. A little fruity, buzzy acidity, rich and sweet nutty/chocolate like tones. Can go lighter or darker dependent on personal taste preference. Lighter roasts will be bright and frontloaded with fruity/floral/citric tastes, darker roasts flip the tastes, a stronger semi-sweet and robust chocolate/smoky tone with some fruity highlights as the cup cools.
Roasting Notes: Much cleaner and more uniform than previous season, higher chaff but fairly even roasting. Lighter roasts are very clean but pretty bright upfront, if you like highly rated crisp cups, this is where to go. For more of a daily drinker, medium to dark roasts are smooth and creamy reducing the sharp edges. We recommend erroring a little lighter than darker to see why these beans are higher rated. A extra couple day setup helps reduce a little sour edge.
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