Taste of Honduran Coffee beans present situation and brief History of Coffee in Honduras-Coffee mini file

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Many people don't know that the coffee production in Honduras is amazing.

After 2011, Honduras has overtaken Guatemala to become the seventh largest coffee producer in the world (Guatemala 10th)

Ahead of it are all coffee countries, including Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Colombia, India and so on.

Honduras is not only the largest coffee producer in Central America, but also the second largest in the world if only washed Arabica beans are counted.

It was not until the end of the last century and the beginning of the 21 century that coffee surpassed bananas to become the most important cash crop.

Banana production is dominated by large American companies, but coffee growers are all small farmers.

There are an estimated 110000 coffee farmers in Honduras, and picking cherries by hand is the main method of harvest.

Coffee can create 1 million jobs during the harvest season, which is a good opportunity for young people to earn extra money.

The school is closed from November and doesn't start until early February, which is the coffee harvest season.

In recent years, the quality of Honduran coffee has been gradually recognized by the international market.

Excellent varieties such as Bourbon, Catuari, Kaddura, Caturra and Typica Pacas Pacas

Grow in different areas and develop different flavors.

Since 2007, Honduras has strengthened its origin labelling system, dividing coffee producing areas into six major brands:

Class (Copan)

Opalaca

Montecillos

Comayagua

Agalta

Paraiso

A brief history of coffee in Honduras:

The coffee industry in Honduras has developed quite late, far less than most of the neighboring countries in Central America.

In 1970, the government created the official body Instituto Hondure ñ o del Cafe (IHCAFE).

Committed to improving the quality of coffee, and in the six producing areas identified by the agency

Set up coffee laboratories to assist coffee producers.

Coffee production increased greatly after 2001, until 2011, coffee production reached nearly 6 million bags.

The number exceeds that of Costa Rica and Guatemala combined, with about 110000 households engaged in coffee production.

Since 2012, production has fallen sharply due to leaf rust (Roya).

Leaf rust (Roya) is a fungus of coffee camel rust (Hemileia Vastatrix).

So that the leaves are not enough for self-photosynthesis and fall, eventually killing the whole tree.

The warming of climate change has worsened leaf rust and extremely high rainfall.

Making it difficult to dry and preserve coffee is a major issue facing Honduras today.

Honduran Coffee Mini File:

The main varieties are Arabica, including Kaddura, Kaduai, Pacas and Tibica.

The main method of treatment is washing. Is the fifth largest coffee producer in the world.

And is about to be promoted to the fourth largest coffee producer in the world!

The global market share is about 3%.

Altitude rating in Honduras:

Strictly High Grown (SHG): over 1200 meters.

High Grown (HG): over 1000 meters.

Central Standard (CS): planted more than 600m above sea level.

Honduran coffee features:

There are three main producing areas in Honduras, which produce more than half of the country's total coffee.

Montesius (Montecillos): the highest elevation manor in Hongguo, the coffee is bright and rich, with citrus aromas.

Copan province (Copan): Copan beans all chocolate flavor, mellow taste, and high sweetness.

Agalta: coffee beans in this area have tropical fruit aromas, sweet taste, balanced acidity and chocolate flavors.

Generally speaking, Hongguo's coffee is gorgeous and fruity, and tastes like fruit juice, sometimes with the aroma of nuts and taffy.