i.High and vivid
Among the highest country in Honduras, where bright acidity and fruity character emerge readily. Many of its lots head for the specialty market.
Altitude
1,400–1,800m
MASL
Honduras · Central America · Growing region
Montecillosモンテシージョス
Montecillos is a mountain region in western Honduras whose relatively high elevations yield bright, vivid coffees.
Altitude 1,400–1,800 mwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
main process
Body · Acidity
Balanced · Bright
Medium · Bright
Country rank
World No. 6
Honduras (production · Honduras)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Montecillos is a mountain region in western Honduras whose relatively high elevations yield bright, vivid coffees.
Peach, berry, floral and citrus notes give it the fruit and acidity of a true specialty-oriented cup.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Montecillos range, western Honduras
- Main varieties
- Caturra, Bourbon, Pacas and others
- Altitude
- 1,400–1,800 m
- Processing
- Washed
- Cup character
- Peach, berry, floral, citrus
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.A fruited cup
Peach- and berry-like fruit with floral aromatics: clean, modern specialty flavor.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
PeachBerryFloralCitrus
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 Montecillos coffee
Amazonapprox. ¥1,200+PRRakutenapprox. ¥1,400+PRYahoo! Shoppingapprox. ¥1,200+PRBlue Bottle Officialapprox. ¥1,800+PRPostCoffeeapprox. ¥1,800+TYPICAapprox. ¥2,500+
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Honduras
§ 09Kindred Regions