El Maragogipe - Honduras 2011 Verified listing

Conservation and environmental features (mountains, ecological reserves, flora, fauna, etc.): Located in the buffer zone of Celaque Mountain, it’s a protected zone with a great variety of flora and fauna. Historical contribution to the region: It has always given contribution. Harvesting practices: Collection, receipt of the fruit, pulping, removal of mucilage, washing, sorting and drying. As the farm starts: Through the AID-IHCAFE Project in the 1980’s What do you think is the secret of your success? Being an innovative producer and applying techniques to our farm. We put our best efforts to our work and transmit it to our workers. We apply all the wet processing methods recommended by the IHCAFE to maintain the quality of our coffee. How does it feel to be a winner in the Cup of Excellence? Its an honor for my region and my country. That communicates that in our municipality we have very good quality coffee to offer to our buyers.

His experience in the Cup of Excellence:

In recent years we had participated but were unable to enter the competition. This time we were given the opportunity and our coffee was a winner. I feel very proud to be a coffee producer.