i.Coffee in Maya country
The region is known for the World Heritage ruins of Copán. Fertile soil and moderate altitude grow rich, sweet beans.
Altitude
1,000–1,500m
MASL
Honduras · Central America · Growing region
Copánコパン
Copán is grown in western Honduras near the Guatemalan border, in a region famous for its Maya ruins.
Altitude 1,000–1,500 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Full · Mild
Full · Low
Country rank
World No. 6
Honduras (production · Honduras)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Copán is grown in western Honduras near the Guatemalan border, in a region famous for its Maya ruins.
Expect rich, sweet flavor — dark chocolate, caramel, walnut, molasses — carried on a solid body.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Copán department, western Honduras
- Main varieties
- Catuai, Caturra, Bourbon and others
- Altitude
- 1,000–1,500 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Dark chocolate, caramel, walnut, molasses
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Dense and sweet
Acidity stays modest while body and a dark, molasses-like sweetness lead. Excellent at medium-dark roasts and with milk.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
Dark chocolateCaramelWalnutMolasses
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 Copán coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Honduras
§ 09Kindred Regions