- .Country – Honduras
- Region – Corquin, Copan
- Farm – Aruco
- Varietal – IHCAFE 90
- Process – Natural organic
- Cup Score – 85
- Altitude – 1200 - 1500 masl
Tasting Notes:
Plum raisin, toffee, fig, dark chocolate
Farm Overview:
This coffee is a collaboration from small holders who work with Aruco's micro-lot program with 34 producers contributing. This coffee consists of naturally processed coffee from the IHCAFE 90 varietal and it tastes sensational.
All micro-lot processing occurs at the Aruco mill, situated at 800 masl, ensuring greater control and consistency, and providing a drier, more stable climate for drying. Coffee is assessed upon delivery, cleaned, washed, and floated to remove immature cherries before drying in solar tents for 15-20 days, with regular turning.
The Aruco Cooperative, founded in 2006 by 14 producers, is located in Corquín, Copán Department, near the Guatemalan border. It was established to achieve fairer prices for their high-quality coffees. The cooperative now supports over 200 producers, cultivating at altitudes ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 masl and growing varieties like Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, IHCAFE 90, and Geisha. Aruco offers technical assistance, quality improvement, financial support, and promotes sustainable farming, being organic-certified.