Alexia Meija Parainema Washed | Honduras
£19.95
- Wildflower Honey, Limoncello, Fuji Apple
Additional information
Coffee Details
- Country of Origin
- Honduras
- Region
- Valle de Angeles
- Varietal
- Parainema
- Process
- Washed
- Roast Level
- Ultra-Light
- Producer
- Alexia Meija
- Altitude
- 1650 masl
Rest guidance
Recommended rest: 4 weeks from roast.
Based on Sigma’s recommendation.
What to expect
In the cup you can find
Wildflower Honey, Limoncello, Fuji Apple
Overall profile
A beautifully complex dance of malic and citric acidity, like Fuji apples and limoncello.
Sensory profile
- Acidity
- 3/5
- Body
- 2/5
- Sweetness
- 3/5
- Funk
- 1/3
- Adventurous
- 3/5
About Shoebox Coffee Roasters
Shoebox focuses on high-quality coffee sourced and roasted in small batches. Its lightly roasted profiles favour lively acidity, layered complexity and generous fruit, giving each carefully selected lot a clean and expressive presentation.
Roaster notes
Honduras — Alexia Meija Finca Liquidambar Parainema (Washed)
Tastes Like — 🍎 Fuji Apple • 🍋 Limoncello • 🍯 Wildflower Honey
DETAILS
- Producer: Alexia Meija (Finca Liquidambar)
- Farm: Finca Liquidambar
- Region: Valle de Angeles, Francisco Morazán, Honduras
- Varietal: Parainema
- Process: Washed
- Altitude: 1,650 masl
- Source: Cima Café
INTRO
Finca Liquidambar is better known for its honey-processed coffees, but this washed Parainema stood out on the cupping table for its high intensity, bright and clear acidity, and delicate floral, sweet background. In the cup: Fuji apple, limoncello, and wildflower honey.
THE PRODUCER
In Valle de Angeles in Francisco Morazán, Finca Liquidambar sits at 1,650 masl. It is a small family operation managed by four members, yet its cup quality is renowned worldwide, placing in the top 30 of the 2023 Honduran Cup of Excellence.
THE PROCESS
This lot is Washed, a method that removes the fruit before fermentation and drying. It brings out the Parainema's bright, clear acidity, with a delicate floral sweetness in the background. The page doesn't give further steps.
THE CUP
A beautifully complex dance of malic and citric acidity, like Fuji apples and limoncello. As it cools, a syrupy sweet body comes into focus, carrying a delicate florality like raw wildflower honey.
Flavour Notes
🍎 Fuji Apple 🍋 Limoncello 🍯 Wildflower Honey
Explore more coffees
-
H&S Coffee Roasters - José Giraldo Oxydator Washed Green Tip Gesha | Colombia
Cardamaro • Rose • Cotton Candy Grape
-
H&S Coffee Roasters - Jamir Muñoz Washed Pink Bourbon | Colombia
Black Currant • Pomegranate Jelly • White Strawberry
-
H&S Coffee Roasters - Nemecio Ramos Washed Caturra | Colombia
Grapefruit • Santa Rosa Plum • Rainier Cherry
-
September Coffee Co. - Muchagara AB Separation | Kenya
+50 bonus pointsFig • Grapefruit • Black Currants
-
Shoebox Coffee Roasters - San Pedro Ocopetatillo Washed | Mexico
Salt Water Taffy • Lemon-lime Soda • Star Fruit
-
H&S Coffee Roasters - Cafe Ticuna Washed Tabi | Colombia
Green Mango • Yuzu • Marshmallows
Recently viewed
