Honduras - Finca Las Delicias

"Alexis Sánchez is a dedicated coffee farmer who has been growing coffee for the past seven years. He lives with his partner and is the proud father of two children. As the third generation in his family to cultivate coffee, Alexis has deep roots in this tradition, having learned the craft from his father, who has had a lifelong passion for coffee. Driven by the desire to provide for his family, Alexis emigrated to the United States to save money, eventually purchasing land and planting his own coffee farm spanning 4 hectares. This year marked a significant achievement as he sold his coffee for the first time to a specialty market. Cherries are picked by hand and put into tanks or plastic bags to undergo a first 45-hour fermentation. They are then pulped and fermented for an additional 45 hours. After fermentation, the beans are placed on covered raised beds to dry for 25 to 30 days. Once dried, the cherries are stored in hermetically sealed bags to maintain their quality."