Adrian Garcia (Washed) - Honduras

by Monastery Coffee

Apple, brown sugar and nutmegFinca: CongolonCountry: HondurasRegion: OpalacaElevation: 1,960 maslVariety: IH90, CatuaiProcessing: WashedProducer: Adrian GarciaSourced Through: Ally Coffee--- Adrian Garcia began his career as a coffee producer in the early 2010s after working as a farmer growing corn and beans for sale in the local market. After establishing his crops on plots of land nearby his house he decided to follow the example of his neighbors who produced coffee, seeking an alternative income stream. Since making the change he has learned a lot about the business of coffee, and has increased his production area to establish his Finca Congolon in the San Andres area of Lempira, Honduras. Adrian sold his coffee in the conventional market for many years with mixed results; some years were profitable while others brought no return for his labor. In 2022, he connected with Exportadora San Vicente through a neighbor, and worked with the exporter to learn more about post-harvest proce