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la peña, honduras + el salvador coffee from caribe coffee co. roastery

honduras + el salvador coffee

La Peña

by caribe coffee co. roastery · morpeth, uk

you'll taste caramel before brown sugar. this is la peña, a washed honduras + el salvador from caribe coffee co. roastery.

caramelbrown sugar

the bean

origin
honduras + el salvador
region
marcala
process
washed
varietal
bourbon
status
in stock
la peña is a washed bourbon from marcala, honduras and el salvador, roasted by caribe coffee co. roastery. the washed process strips away the fruit before drying, which tends to produce a clean, transparent cup that lets the bourbon varietal speak clearly. expect caramel and brown sugar sweetness with a straightforward, approachable profile. because the flavor is clean and well-defined, this coffee responds well to methods that highlight clarity, such as pour-over or drip. those who prefer espresso will find the sweetness holds up well under pressure too.

common questions

What does La Peña taste like?

la peña has a sweet, dessert-leaning profile built around caramel and brown sugar. the washed process keeps the cup clean, so those flavors come through without much fruit interference.

How is La Peña grown and processed?

la peña is a bourbon varietal sourced from the marcala region across honduras and el salvador, and it's processed using the washed method, meaning the coffee cherry is removed before the beans are dried.

How should I brew La Peña?

the clean, washed profile suits brew methods that emphasize clarity, so pour-over or drip are good starting points. if you brew espresso, the caramel and brown sugar sweetness should hold well under pressure.

about caribe coffee co. roastery

if you're the kind of person who finds it worth driving a little further to get coffee that's been taken seriously from the source, fivehills outside morpeth is worth knowing about. caribe coffee co. operates as a roastery rather than a high-footfall café, so what you're engaging with here is coffee closer to where decisions actually get made, the sourcing, the roasting, the calibration. that matters if you care about what ends up in your cup. morpeth isn't a city, and fairmoor house isn't a busy high street, which means the pace here is different, quieter, more deliberate. you're not passing through on a commute. this is the kind of place you plan around, a weekend morning, a slow drive up from newcastle, time to actually pay attention. worth it for a bag to take home.

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