{"product_id":"honduras-comsa-organic-microlot","title":"Honduras - COMSA Organic Microlot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMSA \/ APROCOMSA | Marcala, La Paz | Washed | Organic Microlot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the mountains surrounding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarcala in La Paz, Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this beautifully balanced organic microlot comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMSA - Café Orgánico Marcala S.A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a pioneering coffee cooperative with an inspiring story of sustainability, community and a determination to do things differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOMSA began in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001 with just 61 coffee farmers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Faced with low coffee prices and increasing dependence on synthetic agricultural inputs, the group chose another path; embracing organic farming and working collectively to improve both the quality of their coffee and the livelihoods of the families producing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, COMSA has grown to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore than 1,600 members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, becoming one of Honduras’s most influential coffee cooperatives. At the heart of its approach is the wonderfully named \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“5 Ms” philosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Organic Matter, Microorganisms, Minerals, Fermented Molecules and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrey Matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - knowledge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a philosophy that goes far beyond simply avoiding synthetic inputs. COMSA works with its farmers to understand their soils, develop organic fertilisers and build healthier, more resilient farms, while investing in education and opportunities for the wider community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur coffee is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarefully selected organic microlot from within COMSA’s production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, grown at elevations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,245–1,670 metres\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bringing together Catimor, Catuaí, IHCAFE 90, Maragogype and Parainema varieties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareful processing begins with coffee cherries picked only when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The cherries are placed into barrels with water for up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e48 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping with further selection before being pulped without water, reducing water consumption and environmental impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pulped coffee then rests for up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before being carefully washed using a minimal amount of water and transferred to solar dryers. Here, the coffee is regularly turned as it slowly dries, with the entire drying process taking up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on the weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a wonderfully clean and balanced cup. Expect a comforting foundation of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmooth chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by a clean \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esugar-cane sweetness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a juicy pop of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblueberry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that adds a delicious fruit character to the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproachable enough to enjoy every day, yet with the provenance, care and individuality you’d expect from a carefully selected organic microlot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: Chocolate • Sugar Cane • Blueberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Honduras\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marcala, La Paz\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e COMSA \/ APROCOMSA\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Microlot\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVarieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catimor • Catuaí • IHCAFE 90 • Maragogype • Parainema\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,245–1,670 MASL\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e December–April\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e SHG • EP8 • 15+\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Brew Methods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspresso\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A fantastic everyday espresso with a little extra personality. Chocolate and sugar-cane sweetness create a smooth, rounded foundation, while blueberry adds a juicy fruit character to the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat White \/ Latte \/ Cappuccino\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The chocolate character works beautifully through milk, creating a naturally sweet and comforting cup with a subtle berry note underneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAeroPress\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An excellent match for COMSA, bringing together its sweetness, body and blueberry character in a wonderfully rounded and expressive brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eV60 \/ Pour Over\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A paper-filtered brew brings greater clarity to the cup, allowing the blueberry and clean sugar-cane sweetness to come further forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCafetière\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A fuller-bodied option that emphasises the chocolate and sweetness, making this a particularly satisfying everyday brew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur pick: Espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor a beautifully balanced cup combining smooth chocolate, clean sugar-cane sweetness and a juicy hint of blueberry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- All of our coffees are 100% Specialty Grade \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- We roast to order so you can guarantee the freshest possible coffee \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- All of our coffees are ethically sourced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe always recommend buying whole bean coffee as this is the best for freshness. We are however happy to grind our coffee to your specification if this is how you would prefer it. Please note, we only supply ground coffee in 227g and 500g bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs a small independent roastery, we occasionally adjust prices to reflect rising costs and to continue roasting responsibly. 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