Honduras San Juanillo Fincona

This coffee comes from José Mancia’s farm, Fincona, located in San Juanillo, Masaguara. José’s farm produces high-quality coffee due to its unique characteristics and José’s expertise and passion for coffee cultivation. José grew up watching his father farm coffee and decided to follow his steps in the field. He inherited his father’s farm and now he grows and processes his own coffee on 8 hectares of land. With the support of his wife and the success of his sales, José is motivated to continue expanding his coffee cultivation and supporting his family. In the future, he hopes to use his income to maintain his farms, invest in more drying equipment, and further support his family. When José was asked about how he improves the quality of his coffee he answered: “I only clean the farm with a machete and azadón, I make pots, shade regulation, and fertilise it with 12-24-12 KCL”.

Coffee from Honduras can be exceptional when sourced from the right regions and processed well. It often has more complexity, depth, and richness compared to other Central American coffees. The region of Intibucá has a lot of potential for delicious coffee, but it requires access to a market. Our partners in Intibucá are located in the region of Pozo Negro, within the municipality of Masaguara. They are a committed group of producers led by Rony Gámez. Together, they’re focused on creating a market for their coffees and establishing a reputation for the farmers. Regular meetings are held to facilitate knowledge sharing and organisation, aiming to improve their coffee quality. Through our collaboration, we ensure traceability and separate high-quality microlots, a rarity in Honduras where small-scale farmers often lack such services, leading them to sell their coffees as a generic regional product.