Honduras Mercedes

A specialty coffee from the highlands of southern Honduras, with a balanced taste, lively fruity notes and soft chocolate nuances. CAFESMO (Cafés Especiales Mercedes Ocotepeque) is a cooperative of more than 280 small farmers in the hills around Mercedes, near the border with Guatemala and El Salvador.  The farms typically range in size from 2 to 12 hectares and contribute to a diverse and carefully cultivated coffee landscape. Surrounded by Cerro Pital, the Guisayote National Reserve and the Pacayita Volcano, the region benefits from a rich ecosystem and diverse microclimates. These natural conditions, combined with fertile soil and an altitude of 1200 to 1600 meters above sea level, create the  ideal environment for the production of high-quality Arabica coffee. Each batch reflects the dedication of the smallholder farmers who carefully manage their farms and harvest the coffee cherries at the moment they are perfectly ripe, to ensure brightness, sweetness and consistency in every cup. 

Honduras, one of the poorest countries in Latin America. More than 50 percent of residents live below the poverty line. Honduras has approximately 300,000 hectares of coffee land, which is mainly cultivated by small growers.