We taste: a smooth, milk-chocolaty body and sweetness leads into a complex, yet perfectly balanced and impeccably clean and clear cup. A bright and juicy mixed-citrus toned acidity leads to notes of red plum, honey butter, marzipan and honeysuckle. A very long, sweet and elegantly spiced-toned finish closes out this beautiful offering.
Producer: Marysabel Caballero & Moisés Herrera
Region: La Piedrona, Chinacla, La Paz, Honduras
Elevation: 1,580 meters above sea level
Varietal: SL-28
Process: Fully Washed
Coffee Story
Marysabel Caballero and Moisés Herrera, the producers behind Finca El Puente, were among the earliest Honduran producers to achieve lasting name recognition through direct trade during the formative years of third-wave coffee. Beginning in the early 2000s, their coffees became fixtures at influential roasteries, supported by repeated top-tier placements in Honduras’ Cup of Excellence dating back to the inaugural auction in 2004. That long-standing presence reflects a rare consistency—one built on disciplined production, thoughtful collaboration, and an unwavering focus on quality that has endured across decades and shifting market trends.
The roots of El Puente run deep. Marysabel Caballero represents a fourth generation of coffee producers, with family involvement in Honduran coffee stretching back to 1907. Her lineage is marked by resilience, adaptation, and continuity, passed down through generations who carried the responsibility of the land forward under changing circumstances. Moisés Herrera, originally from Guatemala, entered coffee through export work before forming a lasting connection to Chinacla in the early 1990s. Together, they began producing coffee in the mid-1990s, building a partnership grounded in shared values, curiosity, and a commitment to continual improvement.
Rather than relying on large, contiguous estates, El Puente is defined by a decentralized model spanning dozens of small plots across multiple municipalities, including Chinacla, San José, Marcala, and Santa Ana. This approach allows for a nuanced exploration of terroir, with each location contributing distinct climatic and soil-driven characteristics to the final cup. Farming practices emphasize long-term environmental health through organic soil nutrition, filtered water return, forest preservation, and proactive disease management without pesticides. Across years of refinement and innovation, El Puente’s coffees reflect a balance of clarity, structure, and depth—an expression of place shaped by experience, restraint, and an enduring pursuit of excellence.
