Honduras Santa Bárbara (Washed Pacas/Geisha)

Description

Profile Data

• Origin: Honduras

• Region: Santa Bárbara Highlands

• Altitude: 1,500 – 1,800 masl

• Variety: Pacas, Geisha

• Process: Washed (Fully Washed)

• Farmers: Smallholder farmers & family-owned estates

• Harvest: December – March

Cupping Score

• SCAA Score: 87 – 89 (Specialty Coffee category)

• Fragrance/Aroma: Floral, jasmine, sweet citrus

• Flavor: Tropical fruits, stone fruits, honey, delicate tea-like notes

• Acidity: High, bright, sparkling

• Body: Medium-light, silky

• Aftertaste: Sweet, clean, with a lingering floral finish

Region – Santa Bárbara, Honduras

The Santa Bárbara Highlands are located near Lake Yojoa, a microclimate that has gained a global reputation for producing award-winning coffees. The combination of volcanic soil, cool mountain air, and meticulous farming practices makes this region one of the most distinguished in Central America. Many Cup of Excellence winners originate from Santa Bárbara, especially from farms cultivating Pacas and Geisha varieties.

Flavor Characteristics

Honduras Santa Bárbara (Washed Pacas / Geisha) offers a refined and elegant cup. Its standout taste profile includes:

• Fruity: tropical fruits (mango, pineapple), stone fruits (peach, apricot)

• Sweet: honey, cane sugar

• Floral: jasmine, bergamot, tea-like delicacy

• Mouthfeel: silky, medium-light body with refined structure

This cup is vibrant yet balanced, delivering the floral elegance of Geisha with the approachable sweetness of Pacas.

Significance

• Award-Winning Region – Santa Bárbara is one of the most recognized coffee regions in Honduras, consistently producing Cup of Excellence winners.

• Exceptional Varieties – The combination of Pacas (sweet, balanced) and Geisha (floral, delicate) makes this coffee a true specialty standout.

• Economic & Social Impact – Specialty coffee production supports smallholder farmers, creating sustainable growth and international recognition for the region.

• Global Reputation – Roasters worldwide seek Santa Bárbara coffees for their clarity, elegance, and complexity.