{"product_id":"three-marks-honduras-arturo-paz-washed-pacas","title":"Three Marks Coffee - Arturo Paz - Washed Pacas | Honduras","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonduras — Ángel Arturo Paz Ramírez, Finca El Itacayo, Pacas (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Stone Fruits • 🍂 Cinnamon • 🍬 Sugar Cane\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ángel Arturo Paz Ramírez\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finca El Itacayo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Unión El Dorado, Santa Bárbara, Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1600 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinca El Itacayo is one of Honduras' most internationally recognised specialty coffee farms. Led by Ángel Arturo Paz Ramírez, the project is built on three pillars: quality, sustainability, and traceability. At 1,600 metres in the lush highlands of Santa Bárbara, Arturo cultivates Geisha, Pacas, SL-28, and Bourbon under natural shade — a deliberately diverse portfolio that speaks to his long-term vision for the farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Itacayo has achieved high scores at the Cup of Excellence Honduras and exports its microlots to specialty markets worldwide, earning Arturo a reputation as one of the country's most dedicated and technically accomplished producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArturo's approach to farming at El Itacayo reflects a harmony between tradition and innovation. Natural shade management protects local forests, water sources, and biodiversity, whilst his precise harvesting and post-harvest protocols consistently deliver exceptional cup scores. His investment in a solar house dryer and meticulous temperature control during drying exemplify the level of care that has earned El Itacayo its international standing. 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Cinnamon spice weaves through the mid-palate, whilst sugar cane brings a natural, unrefined sweetness to the finish — a satisfying and comforting cup of considerable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍑 \u003cstrong\u003eStone Fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍂 \u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍬 \u003cstrong\u003eSugar Cane\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Three Marks Coffee","offers":[{"title":"250g \/ May 11th","offer_id":57918400692598,"sku":"THREEMARKS-ARTUROPAZ-W-PAC-MAY11","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/Lateral-View-6.png?v=1779252104","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/three-marks-honduras-arturo-paz-washed-pacas","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}