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Environmental characteristics and protection; mountains, reserves, ecology, fauna, plants: Located in a coffee growing region with plenty of vegetation and closet to the Celaque mountain. Indigenous communities or associations: None Historical contribution of the Region: During the last 4 years Specialty Coffees of this zone compete with each other and they associate in order to maintain and be able to offer a good quality coffee with good milling practices. How did the farm initiate: I began with a quarter of a hectare and now I have 2 hectares in a farm located in the village of Capucas at an altitude of 1600 MASL. ¿What is the secret of your success? Continuous investment to quality. ¿How do you feel as a winner in COE? Thankful with God in the first place, thankful to COE Program that IHCAFE promotes and thankful to my fellow farmers. Your experience in COE: First time participating.
| Rank | 13 |
|---|---|
| Farm Name | Cerro Gacho |
| Farmer/Rep. | José Luis Estévez Medrano |
| Altitude | 1600 |
| Country | Honduras |
| Year | 2011 |
| Size (30kg boxes) | 29 |
| City | Capucas |
| Region | Copán |
| Program | Honduras 2011 |
| Month | - |
| Aroma/Flavor | jasmine, almond, green tea, caramel, tart red berries, blackcurrant, orange |
| Acidity | cherry acidity, moderate |
| Other | complex, subtle, elegant, soft cocoa finish |
| Processing system | Washed |
| Variety | Caturra |
| Coffee Growing Area | 2 |
| Farm Size | 2 |
| Auction Lot Size (lbs.) | 1914 |
| High bid | 6.00 |
| Total value | 11484 |
| High bidders | Blue Bottle Coffee Co. |