HONDURAS MARAGOGYPE HACIENDA MONTECRISTO

Some coffees stand out even before they make it into the grinder. Our Honduras Maragogype is definitely one of them. The beans of this rare variety are exceptionally large, which is why they’re also known as elephant beans. But their size isn’t the only thing that makes them interesting. Roasted as a modern espresso, this Maragogype shows just how fruity and pleasantly sweet an espresso can taste at the same time.

It comes from Hacienda Montecristo in western Honduras, near the Guatemalan border. The Medina family has been growing coffee at an altitude of around 1,500 meters for five generations. The subtropical climate, nutrient-rich soils, and sheltered location in the Maya Mountains provide excellent conditions for coffee cultivation. Our HONDURAS PACAMARA HACIENDA MONTECRISTO also comes from the same farm. These two exceptional varieties show just how different coffees from a single origin can taste.

The large Maragogype beans are washed processed. For our Modern Espresso roast, we deliberately bring their fruity side to the fore without compromising the sweetness and body we love in a good espresso.

The aroma is reminiscent of amaretto, milk chocolate, and raisins. On the palate, salted caramel, juicy orange, and a subtle herbal note follow. Grapefruit adds a pleasant freshness to the finish, while almonds and honey leave a sweet aftertaste.

A clean, aromatic espresso with plenty to discover. And thanks to its huge beans, it’s a little showstopper to look at, too.