Honduras: 18 Rabbit Natural, Marcala

Named for Uaxaclajuun Ub’aah K’awiil—“18 Rabbit,” the Classic Maya ruler of Copán—this Organic natural reflects the region’s careful raised‑bed craft. Selectively handpicked cherries are thin‑layer dried with frequent turning; cool mountain breezes slow dehydration and concentrate sugars, protecting clarity. Kept light in the roaster, the cup shows ripe strawberry and red‑berry notes atop a honey‑cocoa core, framed by jasmine and a touch of cane sugar. Acidity reads bright and clean without edge; the texture lands silky and tea‑like. Expect a crisp, sweet finish with lingering berry and blossom—an elegant, fruit‑forward Honduran natural that feels precise rather than wild.

Sustainability badges: Organic, Smallholder/Microlot Sourced, Raised‑Bed Dried, Selective Picking, Traceable Lot, Small Batch Roasted