Honduras - Bryan Bautista - 512H - Bourbon - Natural

This coffee is produced by Bryan Bautista, a third-generation producer in Marcala, La Paz department, Honduras. Coming from a family dedicated to coffee cultivation for several decades, he took over the family farm after his university studies.

The production originates from Finca Adolfo’s, located in the community of Musula, at 1,640 meters above sea level, in the heart of Marcala's terroir. The farm boasts a history of approximately 50 years in coffee production.

This 512H lot is of the Bourbon variety and is processed naturally. Bryan masters several processing methods on the farm (washed, honey, and natural) which he adapts according to the lots.

The finca spans 38 productive manzanas (approximately 26 hectares) and includes 1 manzana of protected forest, preserving a natural source of clear water, maintained as a natural reserve.

Bryan Adolfo Bautista Zelaya was born in October 1994 in Marcala, La Paz department, Honduras. He comes from a third-generation coffee farming family, whose history began with his grandparents, involved for over 40 years in coffee cultivation. This passion and expertise were then passed down to his father, before being perpetuated by Bryan.

The Finca Adolfo’s bears a name rich in meaning: it pays homage to the three generations sharing the same first name, grandfather Adolfo, father Adolfo, and Bryan Adolfo. This choice symbolizes family continuity and a shared commitment to producing quality coffees. The farm is located in the community of Musula, Marcala, at an altitude of 1,640 meters, in an area renowned for its coffee-growing potential.

The property boasts approximately 50 years of coffee history. After completing his university studies, Bryan's parents entrusted him with the farm, offering him the opportunity to develop his own operation while continuing the family tradition. At that time, only the Lempira variety was cultivated. Gradually, Bryan diversified the plantings to meet the expectations of the specialty coffee market and elevate quality standards. Today, the finca cultivates a wide range of varieties: Yellow and Red Catuai, Yellow and Red Bourbon, Pacamara, Parainema, Gesha, and Lempira.

The farm spans 38 productive manzanas (approximately 26 hectares) and also includes 1 manzana of protected forest, preserving a natural source of clear water. This area is maintained as a natural reserve, reflecting Bryan's commitment to environmental balance and sustainable production.

Regarding post-harvest processing, Bryan works with several methods: washed, honey, and natural. He also conducts experiments in anaerobic fermentation, with the goal of developing more complex, sweeter, and more distinctive flavor profiles, while enhancing the overall quality of his coffees.

Through Finca Adolfo’s, Bryan Bautista embodies a new generation of coffee producers, combining family heritage, varietal diversification, and a qualitative pursuit, with an approach that respects his environment and is geared towards specialty coffee.