Honduras COE 2025 Parainema #6 — El Laurel (Washed)

A Cup of Excellence–winning Honduras that captures why Parainema has become the country’s signature variety. From El Laurel Farm in El Paraíso (1,400m), producer Gerson Neptalí Ramírez Chávez earned 6th place in the Parainema category at Honduras Cup of Excellence 2025 with a Score: 87.15.

In the cup, expect a bright, juicy structure with a silky texture—stone fruit sweetness up front, citrus sparkle in the middle, and a gentle brown-spice finish that lingers.

Cup Profile

Peach, stone fruits, orange, lime, brown spice, brown sugar
Silky mouthfeel • Juicy • Long aftertaste

Story

Cup of Excellence (COE) is one of the most respected quality competitions in the coffee world. In 2025, Honduras evaluated entries across three variety categories—Traditional / Parainema / Exotic—and only lots scoring 87+ earned COE status. This El Laurel lot stood out in the Parainema division for its clean washed clarity and refreshing spice-citrus character.

About the Variety: Parainema

Parainema was developed in Honduras (released by IHCAFE in 2004) as a Sarchimor-line selection known for strong resilience and productivity—supporting farmers through challenging disease pressures while still delivering distinctive, high-scoring cup quality. This lot shows Parainema’s best side: bright citrus, stone-fruit sweetness, and elegant spice.

Brewing Notes  

• Filter: Clean and juicy with sparkling citrus and long sweetness

• Espresso: Brown sugar sweetness + bright orange/lime; silky finish

• If you like: fruit-forward washed coffees with structure, clarity, and a refined spicy aftertaste

Coffee Details

• Country: Honduras

• Region: El Paraíso

• Farm: El Laurel

• Producer: Gerson Neptalí Ramírez Chávez

• Altitude: 1,400m

• Variety: Parainema

• Process: Washed

• Recognition: Honduras Cup of Excellence 2025 — Parainema Category #6 (87.15)