Name:

SHG – Microlot Buena Vista Catuai Selection

Country:

Honduras

Region / Area:

Azul Meambar

Number of Producers:

One

Actual Farm Size:

15.3 hectares

Miller / Exporter Name:

Cafes Finos de Exportacion S. de R.L.

Exporter:

Cafes Finos de Exportacion S. de R.L.

Certification Body:

n/a

Cup Profile:

Medium to high, with sweet & mild floral notes.

Mouth Feel:

Clean, sweet mouthfeel, complex flavours.

Screen Size:

Screen 17

Process:

Depulped with water, naturally  demucilaged

Varieties:

Catuai Red and Yellow.

Flowering:

March -> April.

Harvest & Shipment:

Handpicked from December -> April.

Altitude:

Between 1,300 and 1,350 metres above sea level.

Climate:

Temperate

Soils:

Rich, deep (1.5 metres) organic soil.

The Hawit Brand – Four Generations of Artisanal Growers.

The Finca Santa Marta property encompasses 146 acres (59 hectares) of land located on the outskirts of the famous Honduran national forest preserve Pico Pijol, near the village of Tegucigalpita, Provence of Yoro. Pico Pijol is situated on the flanks of Montana de la Flor (Mountain of the Flower), one of the major peaks of La Cordillera Central, with an altitude of 7,550 feet (2,300 metres).

Finca Santa Marta in its efforts to be in tune with the national conservation efforts, changed its washing methods and management of waste accordingly in its wet mill. Additionally, professional forest management and conservation methods are in place to protect more than 200 hardwood trees amongst the actual coffee plantations as well as where future plantations are planned.

Robert Hawit purchased the property in 1963 and has dedicated the next 40 years to grow, expand and perfect the coffee business, culminating in the highest recognition for his coffees in the Cup of Excellence® programs. The Finca operates year round with 31 employees but during harvest season, from December to March the work force increases to 150 workers.

Following Roberto Hawit’s legacy, Finca Santa Marta is committed to social responsibility & supports the local community, the village of Tegucigalpita. 60 families actually live on lands donated by the Hawit Family, the community school was also donated.

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