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FINCA LA COLMENA

by bard coffee · portland, usa

you'll taste lemon before honey. this is finca la colmena, a honey honduras from bard coffee.

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the bean

origin
honduras
process
honey
status
in stock
finca la colmena is a honey-processed coffee from honduras, recognized as a cup of excellence lot, roasted by bard coffee. honey processing leaves some fruit mucilage on the bean during drying, which bridges the brightness of a washed coffee with the body and sweetness of a natural. in the cup it delivers lemon acidity alongside honey and honeycomb sweetness, making it a clean but distinctly sweet filter. it suits pour-over or drip brewing, where the clarity of the process comes through best. grind medium-fine, use water around 93-95°c, and give it a proper bloom to let the honeyed sweetness fully develop.

common questions

What does FINCA LA COLMENA taste like?

finca la colmena tastes like lemon, honey, and honeycomb, offering a balance of bright citrus acidity and lingering natural sweetness from the honey process.

How is FINCA LA COLMENA grown and processed?

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.

How should I brew FINCA LA COLMENA?

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.

about bard coffee

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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