What are the flavors and differences of the coffee producing areas of Obalaka, Gongma Agua and Paraso in Honduras?

Introduction to Obalaka Coffee

The Obalaca Golden Mountains Opalaca (Montana Dorada) covers the coffee producing areas in the southern part of Santa Barbara province, as well as Intibuca and Lempira. The name of the producing area comes from the Opalaca Mountains that span this area. Here has the unique climatic conditions, can cultivate the perfect balance of gourmet coffee.

In this vast area, there are five protected areas with a wide variety of flowers, and the Huangshan vein in Obalaka is located in this area, which is the origin of the coffee producing area. The high-altitude terrain is the best environment for growing coffee and is now the main source of income for the residents of this area.

■ altitude: 1100-1500 m

■ coffee varieties: Catuai, Tybica, Bourbon

■ production season: November to February

■ annual rainfall: 1350-1900 mm

■ average annual temperature: 19-21 degrees Celsius

■ coffee features: this area coffee has a delicate sour taste, pleasant aroma, and with the flavor of tropical fruits such as grapes and mulberries, with a sweet finish and soft beans.

Introduction of Gongma Agua Coffee

Comayagua is located in the center of Honduras and covers the provinces of Yoro and Comayagua. The city of Comayagua in the area used to be the capital of Honduras.

Mountainous terrain, fertile soil and hillside topography are the characteristics of the reserve. Most coffee is planted in the shade of trees, while shade trees are mostly Inca and Musa varieties.

The oldest clock in America can be found in Comayagua. The area is famous for its well-preserved monuments and colonial buildings and retains many churches and museums of great historical value.

Altitude: 1100-1500 m

Coffee varieties: Kaddura (Caturra), bourbon (Bourbon), Tybica (Tibica)

Production season: December to March

Annual rainfall: 1350-1700 mm

Average annual temperature: 14-22 degrees Celsius

Coffee features: the coffee in this area has obvious citrus flavor, sweet flavor of tropical fruit, and strong sour taste.

Introduction to Palaso Coffee

El Paraiso is the oldest and largest producing area in Honduras. Branch between El Paraiso, Francisco Morazan and Comayagua provinces.

El Paraiso is located at high altitudes, about every 1000 to 1400 meters, the local coffee beans belong to the SHG grade, the main coffee varieties are Kaddura (Caturra), Kaduai (Catuai).

Coffee cups are less sour than other Central American coffee beans and have a caramel flavor.

As the area is close to the adjacent area of the capital of Hongguo (Tegucigalpa de Gucigaba), full bright red coffee fruits can be seen when visiting nearby tourist areas during the production season.

Sea cut height: 1100-1400 m

Coffee varieties: Kaddura (Caturra), Kaduai (Catuai)

Production season: December to March

Annual rainfall: 950mm-1950 mm

Average annual temperature: 16-22 degrees Celsius

Coffee features: the coffee in this producing area has a balanced taste, mainly with a shallow sour taste and a pleasant finish.