COFFEE PLANT - Honduras Sebastian Mejia Honey Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Honduras, roasted in Poland by COFFEE PLANT. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods.You can expect hints of tropical fruits, strawberry, citrus fruits and flowers.

Origin: Honduras

Farm: Finca Gonzalo

Variety: Parainema

Processing: Honey

Altitude: 1530 m a. s. l.

ABOUT THE FARM

Sebastian Mejía Mejía runs Finca Gonzalo in La Peña, in the Santa Bárbara region of Honduras, at an altitude of 1,530 meters above sea level. He comes from a family of coffee growers who, after moving away from conventional production and spending a period raising cattle, eventually settled in their current location. It was here that Sebastian decided to focus on producing high-quality specialty coffee.

The farm covers 2.8 hectares and yields approximately 70 quintals of coffee annually. The main variety is Parainema, complemented by a young Geisha plantation. About half of the coffee is grown under controlled shade. Sebastian uses fertilization based on chicken manure and coffee pulp, supplemented with local blends adjusted according to soil analysis. He regularly prunes the coffee trees and monitors pests and diseases such as coffee borer beetle, coffee leaf rust, and leaf spot. In addition to coffee, he also grows avocados, bananas, and blackberries, while preserving trees and minimizing the environmental impact of farming.

PROCESSING

The coffee is processed using the honey method. The cherries ferment for approximately 36 hours in plastic bags, after which they are depulped and undergo a second, dry fermentation lasting another 36 hours. After fermentation, the beans are dried in parabolic solar dryers for 15–18 days, with regular turning and hand sorting. Once dried, the coffee is packed and stored on the farm before being delivered to the exporter San Vicente. The honey process requires minimal water usage, supporting sustainable and responsible production.

ROASTER’S OPINION

Sebastian Mejía’s Parainema shows two distinct faces that complement each other exceptionally well. On one hand, it offers medium, well-developed, and complex acidity typical of the Parainema variety. On the other, the influence of the honey process is clearly evident, delivering high sweetness and an intensely fruity, juicy profile.

The aroma is very pleasant and enveloping, dominated by notes of ripe strawberries and citrus, supported by subtle floral accents that add lightness and elegance. On the palate, the coffee unfolds in layers: pronounced sweetness of tropical fruits and strawberries combines with lively, clean acidity reminiscent of various ripe citrus fruits.

Despite its high sweetness and noticeable acidity, the cup remains very well balanced, smooth, and free of bitterness. The coffee is fresh, refreshing, and extremely drinkable, while still surprising with its intensity and clarity of flavor—especially for a coffee from Honduras. It is a proposition that blends varietal classicism with the modern, fruit-forward character of the honey process.

BREWING

Use your preferred method and recipe. Brew this coffee like any other, using water at around 95°C. It is very forgiving and difficult to mess up.