Copán · Variety
Pacas in Copán
Copán is known for chocolate-toned western highlands around the maya ruins, and Pacas is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,200–1,500 m — Pacas's preferred range is 1,200–1,900 m — and harvest runs december – march, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Pacas brings its own agronomic personality to Copán: a compact (dwarf), dense secondary branching plant with medium-high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust; tolerant of wind and drought stress. Regional processing leans on washed, honey, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Copán's expression stands apart: the variety contributes sweet red fruit and honey with bright acidity, while the regional cup runs toward milk chocolate, caramel, and soft red fruit; round body with gentle acidity — the classic comfortable honduran cup. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Copán |
|---|---|
| Country | Honduras |
| Region altitude | 1,200–1,500 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,200–1,900 m |
| Harvest | December – March |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon found on the Pacas family farm, El Salvador, 1949 |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust; tolerant of wind and drought stress |
| Regional cup profile | Milk chocolate, caramel, and soft red fruit; round body with gentle acidity — the classic comfortable Honduran cup. |
Pacas in Copán — frequently asked questions
Does Pacas grow well in Copán?
Yes — the region's 1,200–1,500 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,200–1,900 m, and local processing traditions (washed, honey) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Copán is known for.
What does Copán Pacas taste like?
Expect sweet red fruit and honey with bright acidity, expressed through the region's typical character: milk chocolate, caramel, and soft red fruit; round body with gentle acidity — the classic comfortable honduran cup.
When is Pacas from Copán harvested?
The regional harvest runs december – march; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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