Coffee Roast Level: Light Medium
Origin: Honduras
Region: San Marcos de Colón
Producer Type: Cooperative
Processing: Washed/ Swiss Water Decaf
Varietals: Bourbon, Catuai, Caturra, Pacas, Typica
Tasting Notes: Black Tea, Brown Sugar, & Raisin Bran
Producer Info: COCASAM, or the Cooperativa Cafetalera Sanmarquena, was founded in 1988 by 16 small coffee producers and recognized legally in October 1990 by the National Honduran Institute of Cooperatives. The farms are on the Botija ridge, a mountainous area in the Municipality of San Marcos de Colón. This was the first place in the country to produce coffee. COCASAM sits at altitude between 1,200 and 1,600 meters. COCASAM prides itself in its farmers' traditional practices, using production methods first introduced by French and German immigrants in the 1800s. The cooperative works to produce primarily high-quality coffee while protecting the environment and improving the livelihoods of farmer families and the community. This Organic coffee is 100% shade grown and 100% sun dried.
Description: This is a slighty complex decaf offering, easy to drink, but a little fun. On the front end, you pick up on subtle brightness, well-balanced acidity, and a touch of sweetness. The body is very rich, with notes of creamy, nutty dark chocolate. It finishes with just a bit of frutiness, but remains very mellow and smooth, as well as letting that creaminess linger on the palate long after your cup is gone.