El Durazno is located in Masaguara, Intibucá, Honduras. Francisco began growing coffee here in 2009 on a plot of just 2 hectares, after saving for 3 years for his own site. As the farm flourished, so too did his potential for speciality production, and Francisco became a member of the Intibucá project. This collective brings together local coffee producers, offering a skill-sharing support network, training and investment in infrastructure, with the ultimate goal of furthering speciality grade production in the region. Working as an association also enables the farmers access to coffee exporters, and in turn allows us as roasters the opportunity to purchase exciting microlots such as this.
Our import partners Nordic Approach have built strong ties with the Intibucá project, recognising the impact that the organisation has had on quality and traceability in this region. Nordic Approach’s objective here is to secure a stable market for these coffees, support the ongoing improvement efforts and to increase the farmers’ earnings.
Seasonal buying is about seeing coffee as a crop not a commodity, buying in harmony with the growing seasons to enjoy coffee at its best. This kind of buying has always been the backbone of our business and it’s something we’ve improved and refined every year.
