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A high-altitude Honduran specialty coffee from Belén Gualcho, grown under native pine and Inga shade in the western highlands of Honduras.
Scored by IHCAFE — Instituto Hondureño del Café, Honduras’s official national coffee authority. 84.50 points. Classified Especial. Zero defects. Official report A612, 2025/2026 harvest.
Official tasting notes from the lab:
Fragrances & aromas: cacao, blackberries
Flavors: cacao, citric acidity, hazelnut finish
This coffee represents the expressive side of Café Belén Gualcho: high-altitude production, shade-grown cultivation, and a natural process prepared for drinkers who appreciate fruit-forward complexity with balanced sweetness.
The coffee is grown under native pine and Inga canopy, a farming system that supports soil health, shade protection, and slower cherry maturation.
| Origin | Belén Gualcho, Ocotepeque, Honduras |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,650–1,750 masl |
| Variety | Parainema |
| Process | Natural |
| Roast | Medium |
| Harvest | 2025–2026 |
| Farming System | Shade-grown under native pine and Inga canopy |
Tasting notes may vary by roast profile and brew method. This profile is intended as a guide, not a fixed cupping score.
A fruit-forward natural profile with expressive aromatics and a lively cup presence.
A grounding sweetness that helps balance the fruit character and supports a rounded cup.
Designed for an approachable specialty experience with clarity and structure.
Café Belén Gualcho is rooted in the western highlands of Honduras. Each lot is developed around origin identity, careful harvest selection, and transparent communication with roasting partners.
For wholesale and roasting partners, additional lot information, sample details, and availability can be provided upon request.
For retail availability, wholesale inquiries, or green coffee sourcing conversations, contact Café Belén Gualcho directly.