Counter Culture Coffee
Finca El Puente Marcala Honduras
| Roaster Location: | Durham, North Carolina |
| Coffee Origin: | Marcala growing region, La Paz Department, Honduras. |
| Roast Level: | Medium |
| Agtron: | 49/62 |
| Review Date: | November 2008 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 7 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Bittersweet aroma with baking spices, chocolate and walnut. Sweet acidity in the cup with dark berry, stone fruit, cocoa and cedar notes. Rich finish, with more chocolate tones lingering in the long.
Notes
Planted with the Catuai variety of Arabica, Finca El Puente has fared well in many coffee quality competitions over the years, including past Honduras Cup of Excellence competitions. Counter Culture Coffee is a small-batch wholesale specialty roaster with an informative and lively website, a commitment to exceptional coffee and youthful, enthusiastic leadership. Visit
Who Should Drink It
Those who prefer mellow and sweet to bright and lively in a breakfast cup.
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This review originally appeared in the November, 2008 tasting report: Unassuming Beauty: Coffees of El Salvador and Honduras
