Maria Trancito Argueta Microlot, Natural | Honduran Organic Apex
Higher Grounds Coffee
Vanilla * Key Lime Pie * Effervescent
We light roasted Maria's incredible coffee to highlight the delicate balance of strawberries and cream that transitions into a smooth key lime finish. The result is an ultra-balanced effect that even the most discerning coffee connoisseurs will appreciate. Maria is bound to be a favorite of 2024.
This is Higher Grounds' first year purchasing Maria's natural process coffee, and we already know it won't be the last. This coffee scored the highest among the Honduran microlots we've purchased this year, a sweet and exciting addition to our Apex Series lineup.
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LIMITED SUPPLY: We were only able to get our hands on ONE burlap bag Maria's green beans, so get 'em before they're gone! Cooperative: COMSA Roast level: Light Body: Light & effervescent Modern unflavored coffees, unlike traditionally roasted ones, often showcase a wide range of decadent flavors that evoke memories of our favorite desserts. Because tasting notes are more about impressions than exact flavors, we roasters strive to capture them as accurately as possible. It’s a challenge—much like trying to describe the taste of Grandma’s famous blueberry cobbler or that perfectly tangy lemon meringue pie you could never quite match. Maria's natural process coffee captures that kind of nostalgic, confectionary perfection. |
María Trancito Argueta is one of the trailblazers in her community, embracing the philosophy and organic practices taught by COMSA. On her farm, La Encantada, she implements organic management practices and meticulous harvesting techniques.
Maria selectively picks only the ripest cherries, carefully hand-sorting and floating them to remove any damaged or less dense beans. Her detailed process results in an outstanding, single-producer micro-lot coffee.
Maria delivers her dried coffee to COMSA's warehouse and dry-mill facility, where it is received, cupped, and selected for export. The coffee is hulled and sorted by density and color, ensuring the highest quality before shipping.
COMSA’s state-of-the-art cupping lab and certified Q graders rigorously check each batch, guaranteeing traceability and quality control throughout the post-harvest process. This meticulous preparation is key to securing higher prices for producers like Maria, supporting her commitment to exceptional coffee production.
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Quality is fundamental to Higher Grounds' mission, and our Apex Series exemplifies this commitment best. Holding up our Apex coffees is our opportunity to hold up the farmers as well. While roasters relish the opportunity to showcase their skills by roasting and cupping these unique and exquisite coffees, the true mission of the Apex Series lies in honoring our Farmer Partners. Each bag prominently features the names of our Farmer Partners, highlighting our responsibility and privilege to elevate these artisans. Their expertise, often honed over multiple generations, is crucial to the exceptional coffee we produce together. Every cup is as much their creation as it is ours.
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