Honduras has many of the climatic and geographic conditions necessary to produce high quality coffee. However, because it lacked the infrastructure benefiting other coffee growing countries in the region, Honduras historically struggled to produce specialty coffee on par with its neighbors. For years, this meant the majority of the country’s coffee was relegated to commercial grade blending.

In recent years, Honduras has emerged as one of world’s the most important coffee origins. and is now 7th largest in the world. The coffee world has taken notice of the excellent quality found in Honduras as well.

Coffee beans from this country are wet-processed before they are graded based on their quality. This grade takes into account the growing altitude:

Coffee beans grown at higher altitude are typically considered to have better taste and quality. Higher altitude temperatures are usually cooler and this allows for a slower maturation process. The slower cycle gives the sugars more time to develop, producing richer and deeper flavors.