MEET THE PRODUCER | In specialty coffee circles, the Paz family in Honduras likely needs no introduction. Our buddy, Benjamin Paz, is likely the most familiar to you - he's been featured on the Black & White menu numerous times over the years. Outgoing and gregarious, you might think that Ben is the sole star of his family's dry mill and export company in Santa Barbara - San Vicente Coffee Exporters. But actually, there's a quieter, shyer, unsung hero of the family business as well. His name is Angel Arturo Paz, and he took 7th place in the Honduras Cup of Excellence last year (we had the tremendous privilege of featuring that coffee in our black label lineup a few months back).

A third generation coffee producer himself, Angel is quiet, charming, and very devoted to his large extended family. He and Benjamin started formally working together in 2012, when they began cultivating coffee on small plots of farmland in a very rural part of Santa Barbara. Today, Angel serves as the chief of quality control at San Vicente, and he continues to participate (and thrive!) in COE, with which he's been involved since its inception.

TRUST THE PROCESS | This lot underwent traditional Honduran Washed processing protocols. The result is a straight over-the-plate, very low-fermentation impact Gesha lot, and honestly, it couldn't be lovelier.

TAKE A SIP | Similar to his prized COE entry, this washed Gesha lot is a crisp, clean, lovely iteration of the variety we hold so dearly. It features soft florals on the nose and a vibrant acidity - like pomelos - throughout. White grape keeps the fruit notes delicate and sweet, while the full depth of that sweetness is experienced as dark honey - lingering, and lovely.

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Origin | Santa Barbara, Honduras

Producer | Arturo Paz

Farm | El Itacayo

Process | Washed

Variety | Gesha

Elevation | 1550 - 1730 masl