Region: Las Flores, Santa Barbara
Elevation: 1650 masl
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. Ovidio “Machete” Gomez was among the members of that initial group. Ovidio is a man of few words, but hidden beneath his gruff exterior (often with a machete in hand), he is a passionate soul who cares deeply for the land and his community. Parainema was developed by Instituto Hondureño del Café (IHCAFE) to be a high-quality disease-resistant variety. Grown at a high altitude in the misty microclimate around Lake Yojoa, Ovidio’s honey Parainema is bright and sweet. Tastes like a peach tart.
