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 high altitude in the misty microclimate around Lake Yojoa, Ovidio’s washed Parainema is bright and juicy. It’s garnered quite the following over the years, and this year’s lot will not disappoint.
