Region: Las Flores, Santa Barbara
Elevation: 1500 - 1550
About: Proud Mary’s connection to the Santa Barbara region of Honduras began all the way back in 2012, when we were introduced to a small group of producers situated around the town of Peña Blanca, close to the shores of the stunning Lake Yojoa. More than a decade later, that group of producers has grown in number, and our relationships have deepened.
Nahun was one of the first producers we ever started working with. Back then, he grew traditional varieties and only processed coffees using the washed method. Today, he is a processing master and has become a leader in his community by sharing all the techniques he has learnt. Because of Nahun’s dedication to both quality and his community, the quality of coffee produced in the Las Flores community has been steadily improving.
When we first started working with Nahun, naturally processed coffees were not a part of life in Las Flores. In 2016, the Fernandez family and Proud Mary ran a small experiment to see what might happen. The result was delicious. What began as a single bag of naturally processed coffee has, over time, revolutionised coffee production in and around Las Flores. Nahun’s Natural Parainema is quickly becoming a mainstay on our menu.
