Honduras Finca Mi Refugio - Washed

Flavor Profile:
Clean, crisp and complex. Everything you want in a washed Bourbon. A sugary sweetness like brown sugar is followed by a malic, applelike acidity. Comforting and warm flavors round out the cup with a milk chocolate creaminess. 

About This Partnership

In March 2023, Siri Simran — founder and roaster of Color Magic — traveled to Honduras to source coffees and forge new relationships. During that journey, she spent a day with Jorge Misael Ochoa, a dedicated producer whose farm in the Santa Barbara Mountains is nothing short of breathtaking.

When asked what he’d like people to know about his work, Misael shared that he approaches every step of the process with deep care and pride. He is constantly refining his craft, always striving to do his best. His unwavering commitment to quality is evident in every sip of his coffee.

Since that visit, Siri has continued to buy coffee from Misael each year and is proud to call him a partner. His dedication to sustainable farming shows up in the thoughtful choices he makes on his farm:

• Working to implement composting practices, despite being a relatively new farm.

• Using organic fungicides, even without official organic certification.

• Crafting his own fertilizers tailored to his land and amending the soil with natural lime rock native to the region.

• Protecting a large portion of his land by designating it as conservation space, preserving native ecosystems and deterring deforestation and poaching.

• Preserving native shade trees that serve as vital habitat for local birds.

About the Washed Process:

Once ripe cherries have been picked they are depulped and undergo a 14hr fermentation in tiled tanks. From there they are fully washed and dried for 12-15 days. This method of processing highlights the Bourbon variety