San Marcos

Honduras · San MarcosArabicaWashed

San Marcos is an unroasted green coffee from Honduras. A washed Arabica profile associated with San Marcos in Honduras. Citrus and red-fruit notes develop alongside caramel sweetness and balanced body.

Country: Honduras
Region: San Marcos
Species: Arabica
Processing Method: Washed
Varyete: Catuaí, Caturra, Lempira
Altitude: 1200–1700 m
Main Harvest: November–April

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Sensory Profile

Expected Profile

Aroma: Caramel, Red Fruit, Citrus
Acidity: 3/5 · Medium
Body: 3/5 · Medium
Sweetness: 4/5 · High
Finish: A sweet, lingering finish with citrus and caramel.

Applications

Recommended for caramel sweetness and balanced body in espresso and blends, and citrus and red-fruit brightness in filter coffee.

Espresso: 5/5
Filter / Pour Over: 4/5
Blend: 4/5

Roasting Recommendation

Use a medium roast to balance sweetness, body and solubility. Keep the Maillard phase steady, then finish with a slower temperature rise after first crack.

Roast Curve (RoR)Suggested Profile

Charge: 0:00, 194 °C
Turning Point: 1:35, 83 °C
Drying End: 5:00, 148 °C
First Crack: 9:45, 196 °C
Finish: 11:36, 209 °C
Development: 1:51, 15.9%

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