HONDURAS CABALLEROS

A new Caballeros lot from Honduras marks the roastery’s close relationship with farmers Marysabel Caballero and Moises Herrera. Now in their second and third generations as coffee producers, the couple is constantly focused on improving quality. This lot impressed us at the cuppings with its unique flavor profile and smooth texture.

FLAVOR PROFILE

In the cup, Caballeros delivers a delightful dessert-like experience, with notes of chocolate, green apple, and brown spices. The medium body provides a smooth texture, harmoniously embraced by a pleasant, medium acidity. The sweetness lingers long after the first sip, leading into a fruity and velvety aftertaste.

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ROASTING PROFILE

With 438 kgs in our roastery, we developed a roasting profile for espresso. The medium roast level aims to preserve the natural quality of the bean - clean, sweet, and complex. The precision for the desired profile is obtained through daily practice and advanced roasting technology - Loring Smart Roaster.

GREEN COFFEE INFORMATION

Marysabel Caballero and her husband Moises Herrera are award-winning coffee producers, recognized for their dedication to developing high-quality coffee in Honduras. Marysabel’s father, Don Fabio Caballero, inherited large areas of land in and around Marcala from his father, who was one of Honduras’ coffee cultivation pioneers. Marcala is located in the southeastern part of Honduras.

After years of low profits, Don Fabio decided to pass the farms down to his children, particularly to Marysabel. Moises also contributed with his own farms to the family business, and together, they now manage nearly 200 hectares of cultivated land, divided into 17 different farms. All of their farms are near their main processing station, Xinacla, a central mill where the coffee cherries are delivered and processed.

Although they keep the production from each farm separated, when daily harvest volumes are too small, they blend coffees from different farms. These blends are called 'Caballero' and match the quality and flavor potential of single-farm or even single-lot coffees. Blending allows them to create slightly larger lots while maintaining high quality.

Marysabel and Moises have always focused on quality, a commitment that earned them 3rd place in the 2010 SCA Coffee of the Year competition. The Caballero family is deeply committed to the environmental sustainability of their farms. They prioritize soil health, ensuring a nutrient-rich environment for their coffee trees. They produce organic fertilizer using cow and chicken manure, mixed with coffee cherry pulp and other organic materials. This is used alongside mineral fertilizers, ensuring the coffee plants receive all the necessary nutrients.

Their farms also grow oranges, avocados, flowers, bananas, and other fruits, primarily for workers harvesting the cherries. The biodiversity of their farms contributes to better growing conditions and provides natural shade for the coffee trees.

Marysabel Caballero and Moises Herrera have achieved remarkable success in high-quality coffee production, continuously elevating the reputation of Honduran coffee. We feel privileged to work with these producers and will continue following their progress, eager to discover the exceptional lots they will produce in the future.