Origin: Las Delicias, El Paraíso, Honduras

Producer: Danilo Sanchez

Farm: Los Cedros ( 7 hectares )

Process: Natural

Varieties: Parainema

Altitude: 1350-1500masl

Importer: Semilla 

Roast: Medium

Notes: Cherry, Pomegranate, Rose, Dark Chocolate

Transparency: 

• We paid Semilla 6.75USD per pound of exportable green coffee + shipping & storage fees
• Farmgate price was 22,500 Lempira per Carga of parchment (regional average was 12,000 Lempira at the time)
• FOB price was $5.85/lb.

Danilo Sánchez, Natural Parainema

We're thrilled to feature this coffee for a second year in a row from Danilo Sánchez, a producer we had the privilege of meeting back in 2024 on our trip to Honduras. Danilo traveled with us, sharing insights as we visited many incredible farms. We also had his wife Yensi Sánchez's coffee on the menu, and their two coffees are even blended together for our Valentine's seasonal "Love Bug" blend!

Danilo's journey in coffee began 16 years ago, learning the craft from his father on the family's plots. In 2009, his father passed down a piece of land, and with love and passion, Danilo planted his first coffee plants. He's steadily reinvested his earnings, expanding his crops to the five hectares he cultivates today.

As a third-generation coffee grower, coffee isn't just a tradition for Danilo's family; it's their sole source of income. He approaches his work with genuine passion, though the path isn't without its challenges. Each season brings uncertainty over labor shortages, and climate change consistently impacts their yields.

Despite these hurdles, Danilo and his family feel a profound sense of accomplishment. Coffee cultivation has provided them with what they need, but Danilo's long-term aspirations are focused on giving his children a better life than he had – ensuring they have access to good education, healthcare, and nutrition. He also dedicates himself to keeping his coffee plots in excellent, productive condition.

Danilo's passion for coffee is evident in every cup, and his family consistently strives to produce high-quality beans for all of us to enjoy. He extends his sincere gratitude to everyone who buys their coffee, recognizing that your support is truly crucial for his family's livelihood.

This particular coffee is a Parainema variety, a varietal we fell in love iwth during our trip! Cherries are harvested at peak ripeness and go through a 50-hour anaerobic fermentation in sealed plastic bags. After this, they are carefully dried for 20 to 25 days under sunlight, with a protective plastic cover used to regulate the temperature. 

This anaerobic kick-start into sundried  natural gives us big punchy flavours. This year we're getting tons of bright acidity, showing as Pomegranate & Cherry, with big Rose Florality, and a rich Dark Chocolate finish. This coffee almost comes across like a cherry chocolate liquor, sweet and warming.

Pour-over: 1:16-17 ratio, sometimes nicer going 16g-250ml water, play into the fruity sweetness.

Espresso: 18g-18.5g in / 37g-39g out / 27-30 seconds.