Honduras - AMPROCAL
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1000-1700m
Roast: Medium
Strength: 3/5
Certificates: Fairtrade, Organic
Characteristics: Notes of chocolate, fudge, pear and butterscotch. Gentle fruit notes lifting a classic rounded coffee.
AMPROCAL is all-female association, founded in 2007 by eight women to strengthen the presence of female producers western Honduras. Originally a microfinance operation, it is now not only a green coffee supplier but they also have their own roastery and coffee shop. They now have over 100 female members, not all growing coffee, and also offer coffee roasting and micro-credit services. They are certified Fairtrade and Organic.
Farmers are provided support from an agronomist to improve the productivity and sustainability of their farms. There is also a focus on environmental conservation, with pulp and honey water being turned into organic fertiliser which they are taught how to correctly prepare and apply to the land. The AMPROCAL office itself is powered by the waste waters from coffee which produce biogas reducing their carbon footprint.