Honduras - Finca La Valentina - Montecillos, La Paz - Natural

• Country: Honduras
• Region: Montecillos, La Paz
  
• Farm: Finca La Valentina
• Producer: Carlos Mejía Rodríguez
  
• Varietal: IHCAFE 90 + Catuai
• Process: Natural
• Altitude: 1600 MASL
• Cupping Notes: Blackberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, Vanilla Frosting, Dark Chocolate, Honey
• Rest: ** We suggest to let all of our coffees rest 12-14 days prior to sampling **

Description:

Nestled in the Montecillos mountain range of La Paz, Honduras, Finca La Valentina is a fourth-generation family farm owned by Carlos Mejía Rodríguez. Sitting at approximately 1,600 meters above sea level, the farm was named after Carlos' eldest daughter and is now managed alongside his son, Mario, who oversees daily operations. Spanning roughly 25 hectares, the farm has become a model of sustainable coffee production, emphasizing ecological balance, responsible land stewardship, and long-term support for the families who work there. In addition to coffee, the property is intercropped with citrus and banana trees, which provide natural shade and help promote biodiversity throughout the farm.

Finca La Valentina is recognized for producing expressive specialty coffees that highlight the unique terroir of Montecillos. Cherries are selectively hand-picked at peak ripeness before undergoing carefully managed processing. For the natural lots, the fruit is sun-dried on raised beds or patios for just over two weeks, allowing the sugars from the cherry to enhance the coffee's sweetness and complexity before the beans are rested and prepared for export. The combination of high elevation, slow cherry maturation, and meticulous processing consistently produces vibrant, fruit-forward coffees with exceptional clarity, making Finca La Valentina one of the standout producers in Honduras' growing specialty coffee scene.