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Honduras · Marcala

Honduras · Central America · Growing region

Marcalaマルカラ

Marcala, a highland origin in La Paz department in western Honduras, holds the country’s first denomination of origin (DO Marcala).

Altitude 1,100–1,600 mwashed

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§ 01Key Figures

Key figures

Altitude

1,100–1,600m

MASL

Process

washed

main process

Body · Acidity

Balanced · Balanced

Medium · Medium

Country rank

World No. 6

Honduras (production · Honduras)

§ 02Overview

Overview

Marcala, a highland origin in La Paz department in western Honduras, holds the country’s first denomination of origin (DO Marcala).

Balanced and sweet — chocolate, caramel, orange, dried fruit — with high-quality smallholder lots on the rise.

§ 03Highlights

Highlights

Location: Marcala, La Paz, western Honduras
Main varieties: Caturra, Catuai, Bourbon and others
Altitude: 1,100–1,600 m
Processing: Washed
Cup character: Chocolate, caramel, orange, dried fruit

§ 04Deep Read

About this region

i.Honduras’s first denomination of origin

Marcala earned its denomination of origin (DO) early for Central America, and the name is known as a badge of quality. Cool highlands nurture its sweetness and brightness.

ii.Smallholders on the rise

Honduran specialty production has grown rapidly in recent years. Marcala stands at its core, with traceable, high-quality lots multiplying.

§ 05Flavor Profile

Flavor profile

BodyBalanced · Medium

AcidityBalanced · Medium

SweetnessPronounced

Marcala cups show Balanced body with Balanced acidity and a Chocolate, Caramel finish — sweetness rises as it cools.

ChocolateCaramelOrangeDried fruit

8-Axis Flavor Radar

§ 06Brew Guide

Brewing guide

Country-level guide

Paper 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

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§ 08Siblings