Honduras SHG EP

Honduras SHG EP represents the remarkable quality transformation that Honduran coffee has undergone in recent years. This new offering showcases what happens when ideal growing conditions meet meticulous processing standards, delivering bright orange and rich plum flavors with a distinctively velvety taste and smooth finish.

The SHG (Strictly High Grown) designation means these beans were cultivated at around 1350 meters altitude, where cooler temperatures slow the maturation process and create denser beans with more concentrated flavors. The EP (European Preparation) classification ensures every bean is hand-sorted to remove defects, guaranteeing exceptional cup quality. This combination of high-altitude growing and careful preparation creates the lively acidity and soft body that make this coffee so distinctive.

Honduras has dramatically improved its coffee quality over the past decades, transforming from a country that once sold beans across borders under other names to a recognized specialty coffee origin in its own right. This coffee represents that quality revolution - complex, fruity, and expertly processed. At Cups, we've been following Honduras' coffee journey since 1994, and offerings like this SHG EP showcase why Honduran specialty coffee deserves recognition alongside its more famous Central American neighbors.