El Coyote

About farmer and farm

Mario Mejía is a second-generation farmer with a progressive mindset. In the highlands of La Paz, Honduras, he manages three farms - Finca El Coyote, Finca La Valentina and Finca El Jardín.

Finca El Coyote favors natural processing. Here Mario cultivates varieties, mostly Catuai and Ihcafe 90, in the rich volcanic soils and cool mountain air.

Due to natural process, cherries dry slowly under sun on rising beds or patio, resulting in vibrant notes of dried berries and candy-like sweetness.

Tho having attention and success abroad, he stays open-minded. He supports local workers,
shares knowledge, and elevates the reputation of a region.

Process: natural

Natural-processed specialty coffees from Honduras are still new thing. Quality-focused producers are experimenting with processing due to the increased market for these kinds of coffee. Cherries ****picked ripe, sorted, and then placed on raised beds or patios to dry for a month or more.