We Grew This · First U.S. Release · 300 Bags Only

Producer-Direct
Honduran Coffee.
No Middleman.

This coffee was grown, harvested, and honey processed by our family at 1,750 masl in Belén Gualcho, Honduras. 87.52-point SCA specialty Gesha — the first time this coffee has been available in the United States. We are the farmers selling directly to you.

Founder Release · 87.52 SCA · Honey Gesha
Only 300 bags from this harvest. Reserve the Honey Gesha directly from the farm — roasted to order, full refund guaranteed, founder pricing.
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Café Belén Gualcho farm — Belén Gualcho, Honduras, 1,750 masl
1,750m
Max Altitude
6
Varieties
87.52
SCA Score
First U.S. Release

Honey Gesha Founder Release is now open for reservation.

A limited direct-origin release from Belén Gualcho, Honduras. Reserve 1 bag, choose the 2-bag value option, or purchase the 3-bag bundle before this batch sells through.

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Our Unfair Advantage

We Grew This.
No One In Between.

Most specialty coffee brands source coffee. Some curate it. We grow it — at 1,750 meters above sea level in the cloud forests of Belén Gualcho, Honduras. We picked these cherries, ran them through honey process on our drying beds, and we are the ones shipping this to you. No importer bought this from us. No broker repriced it.

87.52 pts
SCA Specialty Score
Zero
Middlemen
1,750m
Altitude · Belén Gualcho
300
Bags · This Harvest
From the Farm

"This coffee was cultivated, harvested, and honey processed in the mountains of western Honduras by the same people now sharing it with you."

Café Belén Gualcho is not a roaster who buys from farmers. We are the farmers. This Honey Gesha — 87.52 SCA points, honey processed, cloud forest altitude — is the first time our coffee has been available in the United States.

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Our Story

From the Mountains of the Cordillera de Celaque

In the mountains of Belén Gualcho, smallholder producers cultivate coffee at elevations between 1,650 and 1,750 meters above sea level — among the highest growing altitudes in Honduras. Our farms sit at coordinates 14°27'45.9"N 88°46'28.0"W, within the cloud forest highlands of Ocotepeque department.

These farms grow under a natural canopy of native pine and Inga trees, which protects the coffee plants from excessive sun and allows cherries to mature slowly. This slower maturation contributes to the complex and balanced cup profiles that define coffees from this region.

Café Belén Gualcho represents a collective effort among local farmers to improve quality, strengthen direct relationships with international roasters, and share the unique character of our mountain coffees with the world. While our producers focus on cultivation and careful processing, we also roast a portion of our coffee locally — connecting our community to global coffee culture.

"Our goal is simple: produce exceptional coffee and build lasting relationships with the roasters who share our commitment to quality."

1,650–1,750m
Farm Altitude (masl)
Ocotepeque
Department, Honduras
Washed
Primary Process
Dec–Feb
Harvest Season
Belén Gualcho, Ocotepeque · Honduras
Growing Conditions

Shade-Grown Under Native Canopy

Our coffee grows under a natural canopy of native pine and Inga trees. This shade cover moderates temperature, retains soil moisture, and — critically — slows cherry maturation, allowing sugars and organic acids to develop over a longer period.

The result is a cup with natural sweetness, layered complexity, and the kind of clarity that only comes from unhurried ripening at altitude. Combined with the volcanic soils and consistent rainfall of the Ocotepeque highlands, these conditions define the character of Café Belén Gualcho.

Shade-grown Native pine canopy Inga trees Cloud forest altitude Slow cherry maturation
Our Portfolio

Six Varieties, One Terroir

Each variety is grown at altitude and selected for both agronomic performance and cup quality. Washed process standard; honey and natural available on request with advance notice.

Washed · Honey · Natural on request
01
Caturra
Bourbon mutation · Widely grown in Central America
IHCAFE 85.01 — Especial

A compact, high-yielding Bourbon mutation that has long been a cornerstone of Central American specialty coffee. At altitude, Caturra produces a bright, clean cup with classic Honduran character — reliable, well-structured, and balanced.

Citrus acidity Caramel sweetness Medium body Clean finish
02
Pacas
Natural Bourbon mutation · El Salvador origin
IHCAFE 83.26 — Especial

A natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon, Pacas thrives at high altitude where its compact form and resilience produce exceptional cup quality. It shares Bourbon's renowned sweetness and complexity, with a bright acidity well suited to the cloud forest conditions of Belén Gualcho.

Sweet & bright Stone fruit Bourbon character High altitude adapted
03
Lempira
Catimor selection · Developed by IHCAFE, Honduras
IHCAFE 86.51 (blend) — Especial

Named after the celebrated Lenca chief and Honduran national hero, this IHCAFE-developed variety offers strong rust resistance and excellent productivity. At high altitude it expresses a smooth, balanced cup with good sweetness — a dependable and distinctly Honduran variety.

Balanced & smooth Chocolate notes Good sweetness Rust resistant
04
Parainema
Sarchimor selection · Developed by IHCAFE, Honduras
IHCAFE 85.15 — Especial

Honduras's own signature specialty variety, developed by IHCAFE and renowned for winning the Cup of Excellence. It produces distinctively large, elongated beans and a vibrant, complex cup that has captivated the specialty market worldwide. Grown primarily in Honduras.

Jasmine florals Citrus & caramel Creamy mouthfeel Cup of Excellence
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05
Gesha
Ethiopian landrace · Globally prized
IHCAFE 87.52 — Especial

One of the world's most celebrated and sought-after coffee varieties. Grown at our extreme altitude in the Mecate Blanco highlands, our Gesha expresses its signature complexity — extraordinary florals, tropical fruit clarity, and a tea-like elegance that commands the attention of the world's finest roasters.

Bergamot & jasmine Tropical fruit Tea-like clarity Ultra-premium
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06
Arara
Yellow Catuai × Obatã · Fundação Procafé, Brazil
In Nursery — Score Pending

A modern Brazilian hybrid that has taken specialty competitions by storm, consistently scoring 86+ points. Late-ripening cherries accumulate complex sugars and acids, producing a rich, sweet profile with excellent body. Currently in our nursery — representing the future of our portfolio.

Chocolate & almond Brown sugar Rich body 86+ competition scores
Current Harvest

Current Availability

Variety Process Grade Status
Gesha Honey Microlot · 87.52 IHCAFE Available
Parainema Washed SHG / EP · 85.15 IHCAFE Available
Parainema Natural SHG / EP · 84.50 IHCAFE Available

All three lots are IHCAFE certified Especial grade, 2025/2026 harvest. Green coffee available for home roasters and small roasters by direct inquiry at info@belengualcho.com.

Commercial Terms

Delivery FOB Puerto Cortés, Honduras
Grading SHG (Strictly High Grown, ≥1,350 masl) · EP (European Preparation) · Microlot for Gesha
Samples Green samples available upon request for qualified buyers
Pricing Quoted per variety and lot upon inquiry
Buyers Specialty roasters and green coffee importers worldwide
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From Cherry to Export

How We Bring Our Coffee to You

01

Selective Hand Harvest

Only fully ripe cherries are hand-picked, sorted, and delivered to our wet mill within hours of harvest to preserve peak flavor potential.

02

Processing & Drying

Washed as standard — pulped, fermented, washed, and dried on raised beds. Honey and natural processes available on request with advance scheduling.

03

Dry Milling & Grading

Parchment is rested, hulled, and sorted to SHG and EP specification. Defects hand-sorted for microlot grades. GrainPro bagging standard.

04

Export FOB Puerto Cortés

Containerized and exported FOB Puerto Cortés — Honduras's primary specialty coffee export port, with reliable access to global shipping routes.

GPS Coordinates 14°27'45.9"N  88°46'28.0"W
Altitude Range 1,724 – 1,750 masl
Region Mecate Blanco, Belén Gualcho
Department Ocotepeque, Honduras
Export Port Puerto Cortés, Honduras
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We welcome inquiries from specialty roasters and green coffee importers worldwide. Contact us to request samples, discuss lot sizes, or learn more about our farm and farmers.

Farm Location Belén Gualcho, Ocotepeque, Honduras
Delivery Terms FOB Puerto Cortés, Honduras
Website belengualcho.com
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