i.The highlands of eastern Olancho
The Agalta range sits in eastern Olancho and is among the more recently recognized of Honduras’s denominations. Its tropical mountain climate yields a sweet, mellow body.
Altitude
1,000–1,400m
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Honduras · Central America · Growing region
Agaltaアガルタ
Agalta is one of the official denominations, in the tropical highlands of Olancho in eastern Honduras.
Altitude 1,000–1,400 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Balanced
Medium · Medium
Country rank
World No. 6
Honduras (production · Honduras)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Agalta is one of the official denominations, in the tropical highlands of Olancho in eastern Honduras.
It grows a sweet, mellow body recalling chocolate, nuts and dried fruit.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Eastern Honduras, Olancho (the Agalta range)
- Main varieties
- Caturra, Catuai, Lempira
- Altitude
- 1,000–1,400 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Chocolate, Nutty, Dried fruit, Brown sugar
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Enjoying a sweet body
Its sweet, mellow body suits a medium to medium-dark roast. Savor the dried-fruit sweetness and richness slowly.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
ChocolateNuttyDried fruitBrown sugar
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guidePaper drip
pourover
Temp
92°C
Ratio
1:15
Time
3 min 30 sec
Grind
Medium
Enjoy the balance of chocolate and citrus. Unhurried extraction at a medium temperature is best.
French press
french press
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:14
Time
4 min
Grind
Coarse
For a rich, satisfying body — also excellent with milk.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Agalta coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Honduras
Marcala
Marcalaマルカラ
1,100–1,600 m
ChocolateCaramelOrange
DetailsCopán
Copánコパン
1,000–1,500 m
Dark chocolateCaramelWalnut
DetailsMontecillos
Montecillosモンテシージョス
1,400–1,800 m
PeachBerryFloral
DetailsOpalaca
Opalacaオパラカ
1,100–1,600 m
CitrusChocolateStone fruit
DetailsComayagua
Comayaguaコマヤグア
1,000–1,700 m
ChocolateNuttyOrange
DetailsEl Paraíso
El Paraísoエルパライソ
1,000–1,400 m
NuttyChocolateCaramel
Details§ 09Kindred Regions