Benjamin Paz - SL28 2025

by Mecca Coffee

Rare Exotic Benjamin Paz has been instrumental in putting Santa Barbara’s coffee on the specialty coffee map. Coming from a respected lineage of Honduran coffee producers, he carries forward a legacy of quality and craftsmanship. His father founded Beneficio San Vicente, a globally renowned coffee exporter, where Benjamin now helps connect local farmers with international roasters. Through this platform, producers receive fair prices for their entire crop, allowing them to improve their farms, refine their practices, and build lasting relationships.Beyond his work at Beneficio San Vicente, Benjamin is a dedicated coffee producer. In 2013, he acquired his first farm in El Cedral, planting Pacas varietals. Five years later, he established Finca La Salsa, where he cultivates exceptional varieties like Geisha and SL28. Nestled in the misty highlands around Lake Yojoa, La Salsa benefits from a unique microclimate that slows cherry maturation—enhancing sweetness and complexity in the cup,