{"product_id":"onyx-coffee-honduras-benjamin-paz-sl28","title":"Onyx Coffee - Honduras Benjamin Paz SL28","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonduras — Benjamin Paz La Salsa SL28 (Dry Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍊 Orange • 🍵 Black Tea • 🍇 Raisin • 💧 Juicy\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 Benjamin Paz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Salsa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santa Barbara, Honduras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1650 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 283g (10oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSL28 was developed in Kenya in the 1930s and is now proliferated across the globe, prized for bright acidity and a nearly unmatched complexity. This example — grown and processed by Benjamin Paz at his celebrated La Salsa farm in Santa Barbara, Honduras — demonstrates what this variety can achieve when cultivated with precision outside its native terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is vivid and dynamic: orange citrus at the forefront, followed by the elegant tannic complexity of black tea, sweet raisin depth, and an overarching juiciness that carries through to a clean, satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly seven years ago, Onyx began building their Honduras sourcing programme with one person: Benjamin Paz. A defining figure in the world of specialty coffee, Benjamin is not only a producer but also a roaster, exporter, and an essential bridge between the farmers of Santa Barbara and the global coffee community. Through his work at San Vicente, he has cultivated relationships with hundreds of producers, connecting them with roasters who share their commitment to excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond his facilitative role, Benjamin is a remarkable producer in his own right. His four farms are planted with rare and exotic varieties, but La Salsa — perched high in the mountains overlooking the lake — holds the most accolades. The farm's unique microclimate, shaped by a light wind sweeping through the valley, nurtures Gesha and SL28 trees whose seeds trace back to the famed terroirs of Boquete, Panama. The result is an extraordinary cup that reflects both its Panamanian heritage and the distinct influence of Santa Barbara's volcanic soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenjamin has won first place at the Honduras Cup of Excellence twice. His commitment to sustainability — managing conservation efforts, water runoff, and selective clearing — ensures that La Salsa remains a thriving ecosystem as much as a productive farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dry Washed process at La Salsa involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eSelective Hand-Picking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Only fully ripe cherries are selected at harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDe-Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherries are mechanically de-pulped to remove the outer skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📅 \u003cstrong\u003eDry Fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Depulped coffee is fermented dry for twenty-four hours, allowing enzymatic activity without water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eChannel Washing\u003c\/strong\u003e — After fermentation, coffee is washed through channels to remove residual mucilage and sort by density\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eRaised-Bed Drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Parchment coffee is dried on raised beds for approximately fifteen days, ensuring even airflow and moisture reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e — Each lot is evaluated throughout drying for consistency before export\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dry fermentation adds a subtle layer of complexity whilst thorough washing and extended raised-bed drying ensure a clean, vibrant cup — a hallmark of Benjamin's processing philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Honduras SL28 is characterised by vivid, juicy acidity and a complexity that belies its clean processing. Orange citrus leads with clarity, layered with the elegant tannic notes of black tea and a deep, sweet raisin quality. The overall impression is bright, lively, and endlessly drinkable — as much at home as a precision filter brew as a nuanced espresso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍵 \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍇 \u003cstrong\u003eRaisin\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eJuicy\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Onyx Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57669827166582,"sku":"ONYX-BENPAZ-DW-SL28","price":23.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/honduras_84dce637-eceb-4803-88b6-af2463e7494a.webp?v=1776080951","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/onyx-coffee-honduras-benjamin-paz-sl28","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}