Honduras Coffee | Single-Origin Central American Coffee Beans – Wags & Whiskers Coffee Co.

Central America's Most Underrated Cup. Not For Long.

Honduras doesn't get the headlines that Guatemala or Colombia command. But ask any specialty roaster who's worked with Marcala coffee, and they'll tell you the same thing: this region produces some of the most consistently excellent, deeply satisfying, and genuinely complex coffee in all of Central America. Marcala was Honduras's first officially designated coffee appellation — a recognition of the region's exceptional terroir and the extraordinary quality of the coffee grown here. And this one, from a cooperative of 1,500 farming families, roasted to a rich medium-dark that amplifies the caramel and spice character, is a perfect example of why Honduras is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

Caramel warmth. Warm spice. Brown sugar sweetness. This is Honduras at its finest.

What's Inside

• Five Heritage & Regional Varieties — Single-Origin Arabica:
  • Bourbon — one of the world's most celebrated heirloom Arabica varieties; in Marcala's highland terroir, Bourbon develops a rich, naturally sweet complexity with a full, rounded body and the gentle fruit character that makes it the variety of choice for specialty roasters worldwide
  • Catuai — a productive Mundo Novo × Caturra hybrid known for its clean, balanced cup, mild fruit notes, and reliable quality across varying conditions; adds consistency and a clean sweetness to the blend
  • Caturra — a natural Bourbon mutation prized for its bright, clean sweetness and consistent quality at high altitudes; one of the most celebrated varieties in Latin American specialty coffee
  • Lempira — a variety developed specifically for Honduras by IHCAFE (the Honduran Coffee Institute), named after the legendary indigenous leader who resisted Spanish conquest; disease-resistant, high-yielding, and uniquely Honduran, Lempira adds a distinctive regional character and a smooth, full body that you won't find in any other coffee-growing country
  • Typica — the oldest and most historically significant Arabica variety in the world; contributes a clean, elegant sweetness, a silky body, and the refined classic coffee character that provides the structural backbone of the blend
• Fully Washed Processing — coffee cherries are pulped, fermented to remove the mucilage, and washed clean in fresh water — a meticulous process that produces the crystal-clear clarity and clean sweetness that allows the caramel and spice character of this medium-dark roast to shine without interference
• Sun Dried — after washing, beans are dried slowly under the open Honduran sky, allowing the natural warmth and airflow of the La Paz highlands to bring the beans to perfect moisture content while preserving their natural sweetness and complexity

Origin Details

• 🤝 Grower: Café Organics Marcala — a cooperative of 1,500 grower-members across the Marcala region, working together to achieve the quality standards, certifications, and market access that individual smallholder farmers cannot reach alone. 1,500 farming families. One extraordinary cup.
• 📍 Region: Marcala, La Paz, Honduras — Honduras's first and most celebrated officially designated coffee appellation, in the La Paz department of western Honduras. The Marcala appellation was established to recognize and protect the exceptional quality of coffee grown in this specific highland region, where the combination of altitude, clay mineral soils, and cool mountain climate creates ideal conditions for producing complex, full-bodied Arabica.
• ⛰️ Altitude: 1,300–1,700 meters above sea level — the highland elevation slows cherry development and concentrates the natural sugars and aromatic compounds that give this coffee its distinctive caramel sweetness and warm spice complexity
• 🪨 Soil: Clay Minerals — mineral-rich clay soils that retain moisture and deliver a steady supply of nutrients, contributing to the coffee's full body, natural sweetness, and complex flavor development
• 💧 Process: Fully Washed & Sun Dried — producing the clean sweetness and clarity that lets the medium-dark roast's caramel and spice character take center stage

Tasting Profile

• 🍮 Caramel Warmth — rich, buttery, and deeply satisfying; the medium-dark roast amplifying the natural caramel sweetness of the highland Arabica into something genuinely indulgent
• 🌶️ Warm Spice — cinnamon, clove, and a subtle dark spice complexity; the Lempira and Bourbon varieties expressing their unique Honduran character
• 🍫 Brown Sugar Sweetness — warm, molasses-like, and naturally sweet; the medium-dark roast developing the natural sugars of the bean into a deep, satisfying sweetness
• 🌊 Full, Rounded Body — substantial and satisfying, with the smooth, velvety texture of well-processed highland Arabica at medium-dark roast
• ✨ Long, Warm Finish — the caramel and spice notes lingering beautifully, with a clean, sweet aftertaste that makes this an ideal everyday cup

Roast & Brew

• Roast Level: Medium-Dark
• Best For: Drip, French press, and espresso — the medium-dark roast and full body make this an exceptional espresso base, and the caramel and spice notes shine beautifully in milk-based drinks. Also excellent as a cold brew where the sweetness and body become deeply concentrated.
• Pro Tip: Honduras's caramel and brown sugar character makes it one of the best single-origins for espresso-based milk drinks — the flavors hold up beautifully against steamed milk and create a naturally sweet, spiced latte without any added syrups

Available in Whole Bean, Coarse, Standard, and Espresso Grind — in 12oz, 1 LB, 2 LB, 5 LB, and 12 LB sizes. From the highlands of Marcala to your cup — warm, sweet, and deeply satisfying.