honduras coffee · cup of excellence
by bard coffee · portland, usa
you'll taste lemon before honey. this is finca la colmena, a honey honduras from bard coffee.
finca la colmena tastes like lemon, honey, and honeycomb, offering a balance of bright citrus acidity and lingering natural sweetness from the honey process.
it is grown in honduras and processed using the honey method, where some fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying, contributing to its sweetness and body. it was recognized as a cup of excellence lot, indicating it scored among the highest-ranked coffees in its harvest.
pour-over or drip methods work well here, as they highlight the clarity and sweetness the honey process produces. aim for water around 93-95°c, a medium-fine grind, and a 30-second bloom to fully develop the honeyed character.
portland's coffee scene runs deeper than the tourist maps suggest. you'll find the real action scattered through neighborhoods where locals actually live and work. bard coffee sits on middle street like it's been part of the landscape for decades, though the steady stream of people walking in with their own mugs suggests something more recent. this isn't a place trying to impress anyone with flashy setups or complicated menu boards. the coffee speaks first. regulars here have strong opinions about what constitutes good coffee, and they keep coming back for reasons that have nothing to do with convenience or location. some mornings the line stretches past the door, but nobody seems particularly bothered by the wait. the beans rotate seasonally, the brewing stays consistent, and the whole operation feels like it knows exactly what it's doing. middle street gets busy around lunch, but the afternoon pour-overs hit different when the neighborhood settles into its quieter rhythm.
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