Lot Specifications
Producer
Pedro Turcios
Farm
Maria Bonita
Region
La Paz, Honduras
Varietal
Typica
Process
Natural
Certification
Uncertified
Elevation
1,750 m.a.s.l.
Farm Size
8 Manzanas
Available
5 × 30kg
Cupping Score
87.50
Processing Description
Natural process with carefully controlled fermentation and drying protocol designed to enhance sweetness and structure while preserving clarity. An important element was osmosis through contact with water — a deliberate technique used to influence sugar movement and contribute to balance and sweetness.
Fermentation
100h submerged in bags under cover at ~15°C, ending at pH 4.3 / 15°Brix
Drying
20 days on raised beds under full shade at ~20°C
Final Moisture
10%
Pedro Turcios
La Paz, Honduras
A meticulous producer specializing in slow, controlled fermentations. His Maria Bonita lots stand out for their balance and clarity, achieved through deliberate techniques like osmosis through water contact.
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