Honduras Comayagua Coffee
Caramel, orange and roasted almond from Comayagua, in central Honduras.
A dependable Honduran coffee from Comayagua, with rounded caramel sweetness, gentle citrus and a roasted-almond finish. Hot days and cool nights give it balance, and it suits an AeroPress.
Sensory profile
How it unfolds
Where it sits
That is 89 mg in one serving (8 oz cup (240ml)), a concentration of 37.1 mg per 100 ml. The scale above ranks whole servings, and servings differ in size, so a larger drink can sit further right while being weaker cup for cup.
Editorial estimate, not a laboratory measurement
Related reading
| Brewing method | AeroPress |
|---|---|
| Coffee-to-water ratio | 1:17 |
| Dose & yield | 18g → 300g |
| Grind size | Medium-fine |
| Water temperature | 199°F / 93°C |
| Target brew time | 3:00-3:30 |
| Serving | 8 oz cup (240ml) |
What you need
- 18 g whole coffee beans, freshly roasted
- 300 g filtered water at 93°C
Required gear
- AeroPress
- Paper or metal filter
- Burr grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Timer
Step-by-step protocol
- 0:00Rinse the filter, assemble, and add 18 g ground medium-fine.
- 0:00Pour 300 g of water at 93°C, start the timer, and stir gently three times.
- 2:45Fit the plunger and pull back very slightly to seal, halting the drip.
- 3:15Press steadily over about 30 seconds. Stop as soon as you hear the hiss.
What it may be good for
Caffeine, in numbers
We list about 89 mg for an 8 oz cup.
A dependable daily cup
Rounded, caramel-sweet coffees like this one are easy to drink every day and forgiving to brew.
What to watch out for
- Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much is right for you.
A dependable Honduran coffee from Comayagua, with rounded caramel sweetness, gentle citrus and a roasted-almond finish. Hot days and cool nights give it balance, and it suits an AeroPress.
Origin & Story
Honduras is the quiet giant of Central American coffee. In 2011 it overtook Guatemala to become the region's largest producer, with some six million bags a year, importers say, more than Guatemala and Costa Rica combined.
It was not always so. At the end of the 19th century coffee was in its infancy in Honduras, with small plantations. By 1894 production had reached 20,000 quintals, and only a tenth was exported, held back by a lack of roads and shipping facilities to the coast.
Today it is a country of small farmers. More than 100,000 Honduran families are involved in coffee, and about 70 percent of the crop is grown on small farms, many of them on less than two hectares.
Coffee grows in six regions: Copán, Montecillos, Comayagua, Agalta, El Paraíso and Opalaca. Comayagua lies between about 1,000 and 1,500 meters, where hot days and cool nights with moderate rain help the cherries ripen evenly.
A coffee like this has a job, which is to be dependable. Expect caramel sweetness, a little orange, almond and cocoa. The AeroPress recipe here keeps the cup clean and quick. It is the sort of coffee you can make without thinking and still enjoy.
Reading the Flavor Profile
| Axis | Score |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | 83/100 |
| Acidity | 62/100 |
| Bitterness | 28/100 |
| Body | 70/100 |
| Aroma | 82/100 |
These values are comparative editorial positions within our own catalog, calibrated so entries can be ranked against each other. They are not laboratory measurements.
How much caffeine is in Honduras Comayagua Coffee?
One serving, 8 oz cup (240ml), contains approximately 89 mg of caffeine.
What temperature should I use for Honduras Comayagua Coffee?
Target 93°C (199°F).
How long should Honduras Comayagua Coffee be extracted?
Timing: 3:00-3:30. Method: AeroPress. Ratio: 60g/L (18g coffee to 300g water). Grind or leaf format: Medium-fine.
What are the six coffee regions of Honduras?
Copán, Montecillos, Comayagua, Agalta, El Paraíso and Opalaca. Each has its own altitude range and climate, from around 1,000 meters in Comayagua and Copán up to about 1,600 meters in Montecillos.
Is Honduras a big coffee producer?
Yes. Since 2011 it has been the largest coffee producer in Central America, ahead of Guatemala, and more than 100,000 families are involved in growing it.
Who should avoid Honduras Comayagua Coffee?
Caffeine affects everyone differently. If you are pregnant or nursing, sensitive to caffeine, or have been told to limit it, check with your doctor about how much is right for you. This information is educational and is not medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, managing a cardiac or gastrointestinal condition, or taking prescription medication, discuss caffeine and botanical intake with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes.
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